Farnefold Road is in Steyning and in Horsham district. BN44 3SN is located in the Steyning & Ashurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnefold Road, Steyning, BN44 3SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN44 3SP, BN44 3SE, BN44 3SG, BN44 3RH, BN44 3SH, BN44 3SD, BN44 3SJ, BN44 3RG, BN44 3SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN44 3SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN44 3SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.3% | 42.5% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.4% | 29.8% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 38.4% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 21.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 13.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 14.2% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 30.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 96.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnefold Road was 177.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 517.1% higher than the Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnefold Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote and the 18th highest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Farnefold Road, Steyning, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-02-14 | £206,680 |
| 16 Farnefold Road, Steyning, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2024-12-11 | £325,492 |
| 25 Farnefold Road, Steyning, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £309,000 | 2022-07-08 | £324,419 |
| 15 Farnefold Road, Steyning, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-15 | £361,540 |
| 19 Farnefold Road, Steyning, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2021-06-25 | £224,756 |
BN44 3SN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyning CofE Primary School Shooting Field , BN44 3RQ | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Beeding Primary School School Road , Upper Beeding BN44 3HY | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst CofE Primary School School Lane , Ashurst BN44 3AY | 3out of 4 | 4,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyning Grammar School Shooting Field , BN44 3RX | - not rated | 367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria's Sponge | Victoria's Sponge, 116 High Street | 774 yd | |
| Mamma Mia | Mamma Mia, 76 High Street | 817 yd | |
| Cobblestone Tea House | Cobblestone Tea House, 7 Cobblestone Walk | 831 yd | |
| Truffles | Truffles, 66 High Street | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Inn | The Star Inn, Star Inn | 779 yd | |
| Chequer Inn | Chequer Inn, Chequer Inn | 875 yd | |
| Twenty-Seven | 27a High Street, Steyning | 904 yd | |
| The White Horse Inn | The White Horse Inn, The White Horse Inn | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Co-Operative, Co-operative Stores | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steyning Town Cfc (The Shooting Field) SHOOTING FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Steyning Grammar School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL SHOOTING FIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Steyning Leisure Centre HORSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Johnny Henderson Memorial Hall CHARLTON STREET | 842 yd | |
| Memorial Playing Field CHARLTON STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 960 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.