The BN5 9 Henfield Postcode Sector
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The BN5 9 postcode sector stands on the West Sussex and East Sussex border.
According to the 2021 Census, the BN5 9 postcode sector is home to 8,038 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 281 already in use, that leaves 119 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the BN5 9 postal code is HENFIELD followed by Small Dole, and Woodmancote.
The BN5 9 Postcode shares a border with BN1 8 (BRIGHTON, Patcham), BN41 2 (Portslade), BN43 5 (SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, Shoreham Airport), BN44 3 (STEYNING, Upper Beeding, Bramber), BN45 7 (Pyecombe, Poynings, Saddlescombe), RH13 8 (Partridge Green, Cowfold, Shipley), RH17 5 (Cuckfield, Bolney, Warninglid) and BN6 9 (Hurstpierpoint, Sayers Common, HASSOCKS).
Map of BN5 9
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Key facts
- Within the post town of HENFIELD.
- BN5 9 is in the BN5 district, within the BN Brighton area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Henfield Delivery Office.
- Area: 17.93 sq mi (46.45 km² / 11,476.88 acres).
- Waterways include Adur.
Street list for BN5 9
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| COOPERS WAY | 61 |
| HILLSIDE LANE | 56 |
| NORTHCROFT | 38 |
| NEWMAN WALK | 33 |
| BISHOP LANE | 33 |
| KIDDERS LANE | 30 |
| NORTH MEAD | 25 |
| CLAPPERS LANE | 24 |
| HIGH STREET A281 | 23 |
| PARSONAGE ROAD | 23 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 409 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 |
| Public order | 89 |
| Other theft | 82 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Vehicle crime | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Other crime | 24 |
| Possession of weapons | 18 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Fabians Way, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9PU
Head: Mrs Denise Maurice
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2020-02-05
Pupils: 385
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
Settlements within the sector
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £825,776 | 48 | £779,793 | 59 | £864,086 | 45 | £770,663 | 54 |
| Semi-detached | £505,873 | 24 | £531,704 | 38 | £460,717 | 30 | £532,199 | 29 |
| Terraced | £389,412 | 17 | £361,875 | 12 | £366,345 | 14 | £380,494 | 17 |
| Flats | £229,600 | 5 | £209,000 | 9 | £239,020 | 15 | £226,012 | 17 |
Important postcodes and buildings
BN5 9PU is the postcode for St. Peters CE Primary School, Fabians Way
BN5 9ZZ is the postcode for Royal Mail, Henfield Delivery Office, Shoreham Road, The Henfield Business Park
Administrative coverage
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Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions within or around this postcode sector.
Maps and visuals
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| B | N | 5 | Space | 9 | Letter | Letter |
Weather forecast for BN5 9
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