NORTH MEAD, BN5 9BW House Prices & Local Information

BN5 9BW is a sought-after residential area on North Mead, 0.5km from Henfield in Henfield. Administratively it sits within Henfield ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN5, BN5 9BW offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 46.6% 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 BN5 9BW are sourced from Output Area E00161363 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.