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BN5

HENFIELD

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN5 encompasses HENFIELD and its surrounding areas in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £646,167
1yr change ▼ 1.0%
Crime 92% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£646,167

▼ 1.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

125% above national avg

Crime Rate

6.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

92% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

213 Mbps

Property Prices in BN5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN5 is £646,167, which is 42% above the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN5 cost 125.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN5 have fallen 1.0% 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 £822,039 150
Semi-detached £503,431 91
Terraced £375,984 42
Flat £228,079 29
All types £646,167 342

5-Year Price History

£633K £641K £649K £657K £665K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN5

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

With 6.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN5 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 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
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN5 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

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 BN5 are 213.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 74% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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213.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

47%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN5 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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BN5 — HENFIELD

Area Summary

BN5 (HENFIELD) offers above-average property prices (£646,167, 125% above national average), low crime (92% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (213 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN5 HENFIELD

What is the average house price in BN5 HENFIELD?
The average house price in BN5 (HENFIELD) is £646,167, based on 342 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 125% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.0% over the past year.
Is BN5 HENFIELD a safe area to live?
Crime in BN5 is significantly below the national average (6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.5 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 BN5 HENFIELD?
The population of BN5 (HENFIELD) 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 BN5?
The average broadband download speed in BN5 is 213 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 47%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN5 HENFIELD?
There are 1 schools in or near BN5. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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