Is BN5 9BU a safe place to live?

Yes, BN5 9BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BN5 9BU?

The average property price in BN5 9BU is currently around £140k.

What is the population of BN5 9BU?

The population for the BN5 9BU area is approximately 278 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

FIXCROFT, BN5 9BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIXCROFT, BN5 9BU.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

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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 9BU 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

BN5 9BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 74% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN5 9BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fixcroft, 0.1km from Wineham in Horsham. Administratively it sits within Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For families considering a move, BN5 9BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BN5 9BU 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 9BU. 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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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

Flat

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

Semi-Detached

£ 482,000

1 sales · Mean £ 482,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

BN5 9BU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary4

Anti-social behaviour1

Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Burgess Hill8.1 km
Hassocks8.1 km
Wivelsfield8.5 km