Stanford Avenue is in Hassocks and in Mid Sussex district. BN6 8JL is located in the Hassocks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanford Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN6 8JT, BN6 8JW, BN6 8JG, BN6 8JN, BN6 8NW, BN6 8JS, BN6 8JJ, BN6 8JQ, BN6 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN6 8JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.7% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 BN6 8JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 21.5% | 31.5% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 55.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 57% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 6.7% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around BN6 8JL this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.8% | 7.8% | -13.0% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 54% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 20.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 92% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 86.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 86.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanford Avenue was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.5% lower than the Hassocks average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanford Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hassocks and the 177th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 85.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Stanford Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-09-23 | £570,000 |
| Hassocks Farm Cottage Stanford Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-10-11 | £437,693 |
| 6 Stanford Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2023-12-15 | £968,891 |
| New Farm House Stanford Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2022-03-11 | £962,089 |
| 10 Stanford Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £561,000 | 2020-06-24 | £685,885 |
BN6 8JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
BN6 8JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 211 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks Infant School Chancellors Park , BN6 8EY | 4out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Windmills Junior School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LS | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Trinity Road , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY | 4out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School Lewes Road , BN6 8TU | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meed Community Primary School Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9YQ | 2out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downlands Community School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LP | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstpierpoint College College Lane , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Meed Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9EY | 3out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 3,735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Hassocks London Road , Sayers Common BN6 9HT | - not rated | 5,071 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club | Weald Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club, South Bank | 193 yd | |
| Talking Hands | Talking Hands, 4 Stanford Terrace | 278 yd | |
| South Downs Garden Centre | South Downs Garden Centre, Brighton Road | 394 yd | |
| Purple Carrot @ No 6 | Purple Carrot, 6 Station Approach East | 517 yd | |
| Sunam Tandoori | Sunam Tandoori Restaurant, 5 Keymer Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hassocks Hotel | Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach East | 443 yd | |
| Hassocks Football Club | Hassocks Football Club, The Beacon | 461 yd | |
| BN6 Craft Beer & Tap | BN6 Craft Beer And Tap, 54 Keymer Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks Kebab & Pizza | Hassocks Kebabs And Pizza, 33 Keymer Road | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 22 Keymer Road | 571 yd | |
| Knight's Budgens Of Hassocks | Budgens, 1 - 4 Orion Parade | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Weald Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club SOUTH BANK | squash courts, tennis courts | 263 yd |
| Hassocks Wellness Club (Closed) Keymer Road | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Curves For Women (Hassocks) (Closed) KEYMER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| The Beacon BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| London Road Recreation Ground - Hassocks GRACE COURT GRACE COURT PAVILION CLOSE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Hassocks Golf Club (Closed) LONDON ROAD | golf | 922 yd |
| Hassocks Sports Centre DALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Downlands Community School DALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| Adastra Park ADASTRA PARK ADASTRA PARK KEYMER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.