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BN6 8YH

Sycamore Way

Hassocks

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Detailed insights for BN6 8YH

Overview

Postcode BN6 8YH is located in an urban city, within the Hassocks ward of Mid Sussex in the South East region, and forms part of the Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint is £69,192 per year. The nearest station is Hassocks, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Adastra Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,098 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint is £69,192 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 218 ft away from BN6 8YH.

Flood risk

No risk

Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint near BN6 8YH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hassocks located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN6 8YH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hassocks

N/A

Walking directions to Hassocks

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN6 8YH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAdastra ParkMediumWalking directions to Adastra Park
0.3 miThe BanjoSmallWalking directions to The Banjo

Area Profile

Population
613
Population density
979.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.48(+42%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.02(-49%)
Public order
5.34(-12%)
Other theft
3.4(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-47%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
557
90.86%
Other White
26
4.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
1.47%
Chinese
6
0.98%
Irish
6
0.98%
Total population: 613

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
220
46.71%
Level 3 (A level)
77
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
13.8%
No qualifications
42
8.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 471

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
101
41.56%
Owns outright
84
34.57%
Other social rented
25
10.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
9.05%
Other forms of private rent
7
2.88%
Total households: 243

Property prices in Hassocks

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£498
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£460K – £708K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £498 per square foot) in Hassocks area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,494,576.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hassocks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£717,500£526
Semi-Detached52£525,000£500
Terraced11£400,000£501
Flats12£252,500£352

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hassocks

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hassocks.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£520,000£230,000£375,000£332,500
2017£531,500£237,500£415,000£367,500
2018£516,500£225,000£410,000£337,500
2019£527,495£215,000£420,000£339,995
2020£539,998£242,000£454,995£354,995
2021£585,000£235,000£453,998£353,000
2022£640,000£257,500£469,550£392,750
2023£655,000£285,000£485,000£445,000
2024£645,000£284,998£472,500£420,000
2025£702,500£250,000£535,000£393,750
2026£665,000£267,500£521,500£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hassocks.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hassocks.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400£319£372£341
2017£409£307£392£425
2018£429£329£394£393
2019£432£345£408£416
2020£432£336£372£388
2021£446£358£428£429
2022£504£387£502£435
2023£490£396£465£424
2024£514£405£475£464
2025£544£377£491£483
2026£513£364£503£501
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hassocks.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hassocks in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN6 8YH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN6 8YH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202510, Sycamore Way, Hassocks, BN6 8YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
27 Jan 20263, Elm Tree Close, Hassocks, BN6 8AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£525,000
25 Feb 202616, Oak Tree Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8YDDetachedFreehold£665,000
18 Jun 202516, Oak Tree Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8YDDetachedFreehold£595,000
27 Feb 202544, Oak Tree Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8YDDetachedFreehold£562,500

Schools

In the BN6 8YH postcode area, located within Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN6 8YH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHassocks Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryDownlands Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryThe Windmills Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN6 8YH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN6 8YH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons Daily44 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8ABWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miOrion Convenience StoreDale Avenue, Mid Sussex, BN6 8QAWalking directions to Orion Convenience Store
0.4 miThe Sussex GrocerOrion Parade, Keymer Road, Mid Sussex, BN6 8QAWalking directions to The Sussex Grocer
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalKeymer Road, Mid Sussex, BN6 8ANWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mid Sussex district (2025-26).

Band A£1,571
Band B£1,833
Band C£2,095
Band D£2,356
Band E£2,880
Band F£3,404
Band G£3,927
Band H£4,713

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN6 8YH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Patrick Hobbs

Hassocks - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Kristian Johannes Berggreen

Hassocks - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sue Hatton

Hassocks - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alison Bennett

Mid Sussex - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMid SussexE07000228
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid SussexE14001366
WardHassocksE05014726
ParishHassocksE04010002
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hassocks, Keymer & East HurstpierpointE02006620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Sussex 017BE01031745
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2008-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BN6 8YH

Is BN6 8YH (Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint) safe?

The area around BN6 8YH records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN6 8YH?

The median sale price around BN6 8YH in Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint is £550,000 (about £498 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN6 8YH?

There are 3 schools close to BN6 8YH, including Hassocks Infant School (Good), Downlands Community School (Good) and The Windmills Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN6 8YH?

The closest station to BN6 8YH is Hassocks, about 818 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN6 8YH?

BN6 8YH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,098 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN6 8YH (Hassocks, Keymer & East Hurstpierpoint) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex covering BN6 8YH is Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christopher Patrick Hobbs (Liberal Democrats), Kristian Johannes Berggreen (Liberal Democrats) and Sue Hatton (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.