BN44 3AY is a safe, established residential area on School Lane, 1.5km from Bines Green in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Steyning & Ashurst ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN44, BN44 3AY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN44 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00161566 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL LANE, BN44 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, BN44 3AY.
270
48
£ 46,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN44 3AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN44 3AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN44 3AY. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
BN44 3AY has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashurst CofE Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreham-By-Sea11.5 km
- Lancing11.7 km
- East Worthing12.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Fountain0.2 km
- The Fountain0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN443AY · Data under Open Government Licence