Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

WHEATSHEAF ROAD, BN5 9BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATSHEAF ROAD, BN5 9BD.

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

271

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN5 9BD 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BN5 9BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 77% 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.

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

BN5 9BD is a mixed residential area on Wheatsheaf Road in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For families considering a move, BN5 9BD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BN5 9BD are sourced from Output Area E00161244 (shared with 16 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 BN5 9BD. The average age is 46.6. 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 Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Blacklands Farm Caravan & Camping Shop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks7.3 km
  • Burgess Hill8.0 km
  • Wivelsfield8.6 km