Beechwood is in Small Dole, Henfield and in Horsham district. BN5 9YS is located in the Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote 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 Beechwood, Small Dole, Henfield, BN5 9YS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN5 9YR, BN5 9YT, BN5 9YQ, BN5 9YB, BN5 9YF, BN5 9YG, BN5 9YE, BN5 9XX, BN5 9YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN5 9YS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN5 9YS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.4% | 22.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 63.6% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43% | 45.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 37.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 17.5% | 16.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 21.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 27.9% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 93.2% | 96.6% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 96.6% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beechwood has the 20th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bramber, Upper Beeding & Woodmancote and the 121st lowest crime rate of 422 local areas in Horsham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beechwood, Henfield, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2024-04-10 | £974,251 |
| 7 Beechwood, Henfield, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2024-01-10 | £1,110,417 |
| 10 Beechwood, Henfield, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £848,000 | 2019-02-15 | £996,449 |
| 8 Beechwood, Henfield, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2017-10-16 | £842,971 |
| 12 Beechwood, Henfield, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2012-08-08 | £1,004,674 |
BN5 9YS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
BN5 9YS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Fabians Way , BN5 9PU | 3out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upper Beeding Primary School School Road , Upper Beeding BN44 3HY | 4out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steyning CofE Primary School Shooting Field , BN44 3RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst CofE Primary School School Lane , Ashurst BN44 3AY | 3out of 4 | 5,168 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 | 4,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe | Sussex Wildlife Trust Cafe, Woodsmill | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox | The Fox, The Fox | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steyning Town Cfc (Mackleys Playing Field) Henfield Road | grass pitches | 608 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 32.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.