Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

ALMA TERRACE, BN5 9DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA TERRACE, BN5 9DR.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

48

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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 9DR 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.

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

BN5 9DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £250k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

BN5 9DR is a sought-after residential area on Alma Terrace, 0.3km from Nep Town 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 9DR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 9DR are sourced from Output Area E00161359 (shared with 178 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 9DR. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

BN5 9DR has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order9
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Good381 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cornerweighs0.2 km
  • Stokes of Henfield0.2 km
  • Jeremy's0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • No1 The Laurels Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Christina's0.3 km
  • Kebab Knight0.4 km
  • Relish0.1 km
  • Little India0.3 km
  • The Post House Cafe0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • King Fish0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks8.8 km
  • Shoreham-By-Sea10.5 km
  • Burgess Hill10.5 km

Bus Stops

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