Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

PENLANDS RISE, BN44 3PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENLANDS RISE, BN44 3PJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

274

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN44 3PJ 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN44 3PJ combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£574k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

home £574,375 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN44 3PJ is a sought-after residential area on Penlands Rise, 0.6km from Steyning in Steyning. Administratively it sits within Steyning & Ashurst ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, BN44 3PJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £574k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BN44 3PJ are sourced from Output Area E00161575 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN44 3PJ. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 592,000

12 sales · Mean £ 615,500

Terraced

£ 360,000

9 sales · Mean £ 363,888

Semi-Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN44 3PJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Steyning Grammar School

Good2287 pupils1.1 km
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Steyning CofE Primary School

Good397 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Chez Joel Ltd0.7 km
  • Oxfam0.6 km
  • Steyning Butchers and Deli0.7 km
  • The Little Sweet Shop0.6 km
  • The Sussex Grocer0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chequer Inn0.5 km
  • The Star Inn0.8 km
  • The White Horse Inn0.5 km
  • Twenty-Seven0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cobblestone Tea House0.6 km
  • Mamma Mia0.6 km
  • Truffles0.6 km
  • Victoria's Sponge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancing6.3 km
  • Shoreham-By-Sea6.9 km
  • East Worthing7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Goring Road0.3 km
  • Goring Road0.3 km
  • Church Street0.5 km