BN6 8AR is a safe, established residential area on Keymer Road, 0.3km from Hassocks in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint. Administratively it sits within Hassocks ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN6 8AR offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
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 £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN6 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00161886 (shared with 179 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KEYMER ROAD, BN6 8AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEYMER ROAD, BN6 8AR.
247
41
£ 54,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN6 8AR 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.
Area Character
BN6 8AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 45% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN6 8AR. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN6 8AR has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hassocks Infant School
Downlands Community School
The Windmills Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Adastra Deli0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- Hassocks Foodbank0.1 km
- Hassocks News And Wine0.2 km
- Keymer Store0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lantern Cottage B&B0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- BN6 Craft Beer & Tap0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Aroma Cafe0.6 km
- Bella And Megs0.0 km
- Proper Cycling & Coffee0.2 km
- Purple Carrot @ No 60.2 km
- Talking Hands0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Hassocks Kebab & Pizza0.0 km
- Keymer Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hassocks0.4 km
- Burgess Hill3.4 km
- Wivelsfield4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Spitalford Bridge0.1 km
- Spitalford Bridge0.1 km
- Orion Parade0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN68AR · Data under Open Government Licence