Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

HIGH STREET, BN5 9DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, BN5 9DD.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN5 9DD 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.

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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BN5 9DD is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £1.6M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

BN5 9DD is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km 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 9DD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 78% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M. 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 9DD are sourced from Output Area E00161375 (shared with 19 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 9DD. The average age is 55.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,000,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,185,000

Flat

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN5 9DD has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting12
Public order11
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good381 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cornerweighs0.1 km
  • Stokes of Henfield0.1 km
  • Jeremy's0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • No1 The Laurels Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Christina's0.2 km
  • Kebab Knight0.3 km
  • Relish0.0 km
  • Little India0.2 km
  • The Post House Cafe0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • King Fish0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks8.9 km
  • Burgess Hill10.5 km
  • Shoreham-By-Sea10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Golden Square0.0 km
  • Golden Square0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Mill Drive0.3 km