BN5 postcode: what it's like to live there
The BN5 district covers Henfield, Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, Partridge Green. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in BN5
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from BN5 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Brighton: 51 min by train, door to door
- London Victoria: 89 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in BN5
- St Peter's CofE Primary School · BN5 9PU · Good (2020) · Bottom 24% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Steyning Grammar School · BN44 3RX · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 45% in England
- St Paul's Catholic College · RH15 8GA · Outstanding (2023) · Top 14% in England
- Downlands Community School · BN6 8LP · Good (2022) · Top 14% in England
- Portslade Aldridge Community Academy · BN41 2WS · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 46% in England
- The Burgess Hill Academy · RH15 9EA · Some aspects not as strong (2024) · Bottom 41% in England
- King's School · BN3 8BN · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 12% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in BN5
- Activ8 Nursery Henfield · BN5 9JQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Dove Nursery Ltd · BN5 9RS · Good (Ofsted)
- Warren Playgroup · BN5 9NY · Good (Ofsted)
- VIM Clubs · BN5 9XJ
GP surgeries in BN5
- Henfield Medical Centre · BN5 9JQ
Neighbourhoods in BN5
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of BN5 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henfield & Small Dole | 88% | £482k | Low | 14 min |
| Hurstpierpoint & Bolney | 5% | £525k | High | 20 min |
| Cowfold & Partridge Green | 3% | £440k | Very low | 14 min |
| Steyning & Upper Beeding | 3% | £420k | Very low | 10 min |
Questions
Where is the BN5 postcode?
BN5 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Henfield, Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, Partridge Green, with 288 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in BN5?
The typical home price across BN5's neighbourhoods is £482k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in BN5?
1 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a BN5 postcode.
How long is the commute from BN5?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Brighton 51 minutes; London Victoria 89 minutes.