CHESTNUT DRIVE, BN6 8AZ House Prices & Local Information

BN6 8AZ is a sought-after residential area on Chestnut Drive, 0.9km from Friars Oak in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint. Administratively it sits within Hassocks ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, BN6 8AZ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £464k, down 11.4% 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 8AZ are sourced from Output Area E00161874 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.