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BN6

HASSOCKS

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN6 covers HASSOCKS in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £665,385
1yr change ▲ 0.9%
Crime 82% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£665,385

▲ 0.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

132% above national avg

Crime Rate

14.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

82% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

269 Mbps

Property Prices in BN6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN6 is £665,385, which is 46% above the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN6 cost 131.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN6 have risen 0.9% 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 £821,303 370
Semi-detached £527,948 304
Terraced £489,655 114
Flat £279,696 100
All types £665,385 935

5-Year Price History

£657K £662K £667K £672K £677K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN6

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

With 14.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN6 has a crime rate well 82% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN6 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hassocks Infant School Primary Good mi
The Windmills Junior School Primary Good mi
Downlands Community School Secondary Good mi
Hurstpierpoint College Other Not inspected mi
LVS Hassocks Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

102,363

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN6 are 269.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 89% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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269.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

63%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN6 is collected by Lewes. The Band D rate is £2,388/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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BN6 — HASSOCKS

Area Summary

BN6 (HASSOCKS) offers above-average property prices (£665,385, 132% above national average), low crime (82% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (269 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN6 HASSOCKS

What is the average house price in BN6 HASSOCKS?
The average house price in BN6 (HASSOCKS) is £665,385, based on 935 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 132% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.9% over the past year.
Is BN6 HASSOCKS a safe area to live?
Crime in BN6 is significantly below the national average (14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN6 HASSOCKS?
The population of BN6 (HASSOCKS) is approximately 102,363 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN6?
The average broadband download speed in BN6 is 269 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 63%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN6 HASSOCKS?
There are 8 schools in or near BN6. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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