Postcode Analysis Horsham, South East

HEWITTS, BN5 9DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEWITTS, BN5 9DT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

246

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Avg Age

50

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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 9DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN5 9DT combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£623k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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

BN5 9DT is a sought-after residential area on Hewitts, 0.1km 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 9DT offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 £623k, up 4.0% 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 9DT are sourced from Output Area E00161373 (shared with 18 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 9DT. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 619,000

10 sales · Mean £ 611,350

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

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

BN5 9DT has low crime rates — 26 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 offences20
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour11
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
  • Cornerweighs0.2 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's0.4 km
  • Kebab Knight0.4 km
  • Relish0.2 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

  • Hassocks9.0 km
  • Shoreham-By-Sea10.5 km
  • Burgess Hill10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Golden Square0.1 km
  • Golden Square0.1 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Mill Drive0.4 km