BN45 7AU is a safe, established residential area on The Street, 0.3km from Poynings in Mid Sussex. Administratively it sits within Hurstpierpoint and Downs ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
Within the BN45 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN45 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00162004 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE STREET, BN45 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STREET, BN45 7AU.
410
43
£ 55,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN45 7AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 43, BN45 7AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £376k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN45 7AU. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 338,077
4 sales · Mean £ 334,952
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN45 7AU has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bobs Community Cafe0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Poynings Cricket Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks5.4 km
- Portslade6.4 km
- Preston Park6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Green Acres0.2 km
- Green Acres0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
- Recreation Ground0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BN457AU · Data under Open Government Licence