Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

SOUTHDOWN TERRACE, BN44 3YJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDOWN TERRACE, BN44 3YJ.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN44 3YJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN44 3YJ's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £504k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £504k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 63.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN44 3YJ is a sought-after residential area on Southdown Terrace, 0.5km from Steyning in Steyning. Administratively it sits within Steyning & Ashurst ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN44, BN44 3YJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £504k, up 63.4% year-on-year. 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 3YJ are sourced from Output Area E00161567 (shared with 20 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 3YJ. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 633,000

2 sales · Mean £ 633,000

Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Semi-Detached

£ 393,500

1 sales · Mean £ 393,500

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

BN44 3YJ has low crime rates — 6 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Steyning CofE Primary School

Good397 pupils0.5 km
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Steyning Grammar School

Good2287 pupils0.7 km
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Upper Beeding Primary School

Outstanding340 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Chequer Inn0.5 km
  • The Star Inn0.7 km
  • The White Horse Inn0.5 km
  • Twenty-Seven0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cobblestone Tea House0.5 km
  • Mamma Mia0.5 km
  • Truffles0.5 km
  • Victoria's Sponge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancing6.9 km
  • Shoreham-By-Sea7.1 km
  • East Worthing7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Street0.4 km
  • Thornscroft0.4 km
  • Thornscroft0.4 km
  • Church Street0.4 km
  • Church Street0.4 km