Area Information for Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR

Summary Back to Top

Church Street in Henfield is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Henfield ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This page combines information for the address Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BN5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BN5 9NR.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Horsham
Ward Henfield
Constituency Arundel and South Downs * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR:

Croft Villas, Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NX
The Laurels, Henfield, BN5 9RQ
Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NS
Martyn Close, Henfield, BN5 9QH
Chestnut Way, Henfield, BN5 9PA
London Road, Henfield, BN5 9JJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BN5 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (24 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 24 property sales in Church Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Church Street, Henfield consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 89
Semi-Detached 14
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 14
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 122
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 94
Owned with Mortgage 21
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 2
Rent Free 1
Total 120

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 44
Two People 61
Three People 7
Four People 10
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 122

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Church Street, Henfield consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 44
Family Household 78
Other Household 0
Total 122

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 64
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 11
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 121

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Henfield ward however contains significantly more women than average (58%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 117
Female 164
Total 281

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around BN5 9NR has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 67% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 7
10-14 2
15-19 6
20-24 3
25-29 7
30-34 6
35-39 2
40-44 7
45-49 4
50-54 8
55-59 14
60-64 23
65-69 19
70-74 37
75-79 42
80-84 27
85+ 64
Total 281

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of BN5 9NR the number widowed residents is high - 21% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 38
Married 156
Separated 0
Divorced 16
Widowed 58
Total 268

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Henfield ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (68%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 99
Good 92
Fair 67
Bad 13
Very Bad 7
Total 278

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 106
Apprenticeship 8
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 22
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 28
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
No GCSEs or Equivalent 70
Other 13
Total 268

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Church Street, Henfield) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 278
Other Asian 1
Black Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 281

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 258
European Union 9
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 7
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 283

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 258
10+ Years 21
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 1
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 282

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BN5 9NR.

Passport(s) Held
None 60
United Kingdom 213
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 1
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 62
Christian 209
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 10
Total 281

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Henfield ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 67% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 35
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 1
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 5
Retired 180
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 1
Total 267

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 20
Professional Occupations 23
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 5
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 1
Total 69

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 50
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 66
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 36
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 11
Semi-Routine Occupation 7
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 59
Full-time Student 5
Total 265

Policing and Crime (1) Back to Top

Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR is within the Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield policing neighbourhood, under the Sussex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 1 crime was reported within half a mile of BN5 9NR.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 1 crime committed near Church Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Cowfold, Shermanbury, West Grinstead and Henfield
Force Website: http://www.sussex.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to BN5 9NR. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BN5 9NR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR. The nearest railway station is Hassocks, approximately 5.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hassocks 5.6 miles
Burgess Hill 6.5 miles
Shoreham-by-Sea 6.8 miles
Wivelsfield 7 miles
Southwick 7.1 miles
Fishersgate 7.2 miles
Portslade 7.3 miles
Lancing 7.6 miles
Aldrington 7.8 miles
Preston Park 7.9 miles
Hove 8.1 miles
East Worthing 8.4 miles
Haywards Heath 8.9 miles
London Road (Brighton) 8.9 miles
Moulsecoomb 9 miles
Christs Hospital 9.1 miles
Worthing 9.1 miles
Brighton 9.2 miles
Plumpton 9.3 miles
Horsham 9.4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR. The nearest is St Peter's CofE Primary School, approximately 620 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Peter's CofE Primary School 620 yards
    
Ashurst CofE Primary School 2.4 miles
    
Jolesfield CofE Primary School 2.5 miles
    
Albourne Church of England Primary School 3.1 miles
    
Twineham CofE Primary School 3.4 miles
    
Upper Beeding Primary School 3.5 miles
    
Steyning CofE Primary School 3.6 miles
    
St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School 4 miles
    
St Lawrence CofE Primary School 4.1 miles
    
Bolney CofE Primary School 5 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR. The nearest is Steyning Grammar School, approximately 3.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Steyning Grammar School 3.6 miles
    
Hurstpierpoint College 4.8 miles  
St Paul's Catholic College 5.7 miles
    
Downlands Community School 5.9 miles
    
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy 6 miles
    
Lancing College 6.2 miles  
The Burgess Hill Academy 6.3 miles
    
West Sussex Alternative Provision College 6.3 miles
    
King's School 6.5 miles
    
Shoreham Academy 6.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR. The nearest is Henfield Medical Centre, approximately 470 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Henfield Medical Centre 470 yards
Woodlawn Surgery 2.3 miles
Partridge Green Surgery 2.3 miles
Upper Beeding Surgery 3.7 miles
Steyning Health Centre 3.8 miles
Cowfold Surgery 3.9 miles
Mid Sussex Health Care 4.3 miles
Meadows Surgery 5.7 miles
Hassocks Health Centre 5.9 miles
Mile Oak Medical Centre 6 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR. The nearest is mydentist, High Street, Henfield, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR. The nearest is Mill View Hospital, approximately 7.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mill View Hospital 7.2 miles
Meadowfield 8.7 miles
Chalkhill 8.8 miles
Princess Royal Hospital 8.9 miles
Nuffield Health, Haywards Heath Hospital 9 miles
Nuffield Health, Brighton Hospital 11 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Church Street, Henfield, BN5 9NR. The nearest is Henfield Eye Care, approximately 270 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BN5 9NR

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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