Postcode Analysis Mid Sussex, South East

KEYMER ROAD, BN6 8AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEYMER ROAD, BN6 8AT.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN6 8AT 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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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN6 8AT's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £285k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £285k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 14.8% year-on-year.

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

BN6 8AT is a sought-after residential area on Keymer Road, 0.1km from Hassocks in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint. Administratively it sits within Hassocks ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, BN6 8AT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 14.8% 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 BN6 8AT are sourced from Output Area E00161881 (shared with 11 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 BN6 8AT. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
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

Flat

£ 275,000

18 sales · Mean £ 278,638

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

BN6 8AT has low crime rates — 17 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.

Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order13
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Hassocks Infant School

Good265 pupils0.3 km
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Downlands Community School

Good1192 pupils0.5 km
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The Windmills Junior School

Good364 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Adastra Deli0.1 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Hassocks Foodbank0.2 km
  • Hassocks News And Wine0.1 km
  • Keymer Store0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • BN6 Craft Beer & Tap0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Aroma Cafe0.9 km
  • Bella And Megs0.2 km
  • Proper Cycling & Coffee0.1 km
  • Purple Carrot @ No 60.1 km
  • Talking Hands0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Hassocks Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
  • Keymer Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hassocks0.2 km
  • Burgess Hill3.5 km
  • Wivelsfield4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Railway Bridge0.1 km
  • Hassocks Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hassocks Rail Station0.1 km
  • Hassocks Rail Station0.2 km