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BN44 area guide

Who lives in BN44, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Horsham
Region
South East
Population
13,100 (2024)
At a glance

What BN44 is like

The BN44 postcode district in Horsham covers 264 live postcodes and is home to about 13,100 people across 8 census neighbourhoods. 78.1% of households own their home, 14.6% rent privately and 6.7% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 52.3% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in BN44 sold for a median of £430,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How BN44 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.1/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
3/ 10

Lower than most — 11.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£430,000

Median over 128 sales in BN44, −3.4% on the year before.

TransportMore
3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 19 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 4 rated schools in BN44 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£62,367

Average a year, before tax — higher than 72% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.1 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Low crimePositive

    11.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    An older population

    30.9% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  5. 05
    Few private renters

    Only 14.6% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

BN44 FAQs

01
Is BN44 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.1 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 11.5 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in BN44?

The median sale price over the last year was £430,000.

Homes in BN44 sold for a median of £430,000 across 128 sales in the year to August 2026, −3.4% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is BN44 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 11.5 offences per 1,000 people a year around BN44, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.
04
Who lives in BN44?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 8.1% of residents. 78.1% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (40.9%).
05
Which council covers BN44?

BN44 is in Horsham.

BN44 is in Horsham, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is BN44?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 19 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited).

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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