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BN44

STEYNING

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN44 encompasses STEYNING and its surrounding areas in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £489,245
1yr change ▼ 7.2%
Crime 89% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£489,245

▼ 7.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

70% above national avg

Crime Rate

9.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

89% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

324 Mbps

Property Prices in BN44

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN44 is £489,245, which is 7% above the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN44 cost 70.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN44 have fallen 7.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £700,469 126
Semi-detached £471,823 102
Terraced £388,934 101
Flat £233,458 66
All types £489,245 407

5-Year Price History

£469K £478K £487K £496K £506K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN44

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 9.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN44 has a crime rate well 89% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN44

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN44 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Upper Beeding Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Steyning CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ashurst CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Steyning Grammar School Secondary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

151,521

Population

67

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN44 are 324.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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324.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN44 is collected by Horsham. The Band D rate is £2,109/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN44 — STEYNING

Area Summary

BN44 (STEYNING) offers above-average property prices (£489,245, 70% above national average), low crime (89% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (324 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN44 STEYNING

What is the average house price in BN44 STEYNING?
The average house price in BN44 (STEYNING) is £489,245, based on 407 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 70% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.2% over the past year.
Is BN44 STEYNING a safe area to live?
Crime in BN44 is significantly below the national average (9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN44 STEYNING?
The population of BN44 (STEYNING) is approximately 151,521 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN44?
The average broadband download speed in BN44 is 324 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN44 STEYNING?
There are 4 schools in or near BN44. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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