Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

WHEATSHEAF ROAD, BN5 9BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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

278

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN5 9BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN5 9BE — age 53, 74% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BN5 9BE is a mixed residential area on Wheatsheaf Road in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for BN5 9BE are sourced from Output Area E00188740 (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 BN5 9BE. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Blacklands Farm Caravan & Camping Shop0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks7.4 km
  • Burgess Hill8.1 km
  • Wivelsfield8.7 km