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BN6 9FN

Talbot Mead

Hurstpierpoint

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Detailed insights for BN6 9FN

Overview

Postcode BN6 9FN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Hurstpierpoint ward of Mid Sussex in the South East region, and forms part of the Hurstpierpoint & Bolney area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hurstpierpoint & Bolney is £71,145 per year. The nearest station is Hassocks, about 1.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Hurstpierpoint & Bolney has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,662 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Hurstpierpoint & Bolney has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hurstpierpoint & Bolney is £71,145 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN6 9FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hurstpierpoint & Bolney near BN6 9FN 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
486
Population density
314.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.89(+152%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.36(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(+22%)
Public order
4.83(-20%)
Vehicle crime
3.07(-17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
428
88.07%
Irish
12
2.47%
Other White
12
2.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
1.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
1.65%
Total population: 486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
174
54.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
19%
No qualifications
32
9.97%
Level 3 (A level)
32
9.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
2.8%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
51.16%
Owns outright
18
20.93%
Other forms of private rent
15
17.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.81%
Shared ownership
2
2.33%
Total households: 86

Property prices in Hurstpierpoint

Median price£530,000
Price per sq ft£482
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£421K – £738K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Hurstpierpoint area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,000 up to £1,793,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hurstpierpoint over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£735,000£512
Semi-Detached23£465,000£469
Terraced8£437,500£455
Flats7£279,500£354

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hurstpierpoint

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hurstpierpoint.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£660,000£212,500£420,000£388,416
2017£699,995£226,500£429,995£372,500
2018£594,950£202,475£405,000£349,000
2019£584,995£212,500£419,995£350,000
2020£666,248£205,000£425,000£417,500
2021£722,500£235,000£449,500£410,000
2022£792,500£295,000£600,000£447,500
2023£850,000£275,000£495,000£440,000
2024£760,000£258,750£500,000£396,000
2025£745,000£275,000£487,500£455,000
2026£810,000£246,500£472,500£402,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hurstpierpoint.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hurstpierpoint.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£359£424£392£435
2017£376£343£367£363
2018£439£395£400£440
2019£406£359£432£425
2020£396£398£415£407
2021£418£409£430£431
2022£555£385£525£495
2023£530£465£487£513
2024£486£465£504£498
2025£525£425£484£473
2026£506£311£445£510
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hurstpierpoint.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN6 9FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN6 9FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jan 202628, Talbot Mead, Hassocks, BN6 9FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£465,000
17 Feb 202518, Talbot Mead, Hassocks, BN6 9FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
04 Jul 20254, Gertrude Campion Close, Hassocks, BN6 9GDDetachedFreehold£930,000
22 Jan 2026151, Cuckfield Road, Hassocks, BN6 9RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
16 Dec 2025159, Cuckfield Road, Hassocks, BN6 9RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000

Schools

In the BN6 9FN postcode area, located within Hurstpierpoint & Bolney, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN6 9FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableHurstpierpoint CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miPrimarySt Lawrence CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 9FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lyn Joyce Williams

Hurstpierpoint - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alison Bennett

Mid Sussex - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMid SussexE07000228
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid SussexE14001366
WardHurstpierpointE05014732
ParishHurstpierpoint and Sayers CommonE04009990
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hurstpierpoint & BolneyE02006619
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Mid Sussex 016BE01031767
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2014-09-01

Frequently asked questions about BN6 9FN

Is BN6 9FN (Hurstpierpoint & Bolney) safe?

The area around BN6 9FN records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9FN?

The median sale price around BN6 9FN in Hurstpierpoint & Bolney is £530,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN6 9FN?

There are 2 schools close to BN6 9FN, including Hurstpierpoint College and St Lawrence CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN6 9FN?

BN6 9FN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,662 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN6 9FN (Hurstpierpoint & Bolney) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex covering BN6 9FN is Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lyn Joyce Williams (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.