THE CLOSE, BN6 8DN House Prices & Local Information

BN6 8DN is a sought-after residential area on The Close, 0.4km from Hassocks 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 8DN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £950k. 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 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00161879 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.