FIR TREE WAY, BN6 8BT House Prices & Local Information

BN6 8BT is a sought-after residential area on Fir Tree Way, 0.4km from Keymer in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint. Administratively it sits within Hassocks ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN6, BN6 8BT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £487k. 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 8BT are sourced from Output Area E00161883 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.