North Court is in Hassocks and in Mid Sussex district. BN6 8JS 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 North Court, Hassocks, BN6 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN6 8PR, BN6 8PJ, BN6 8JJ, BN6 8JB, BN6 8PB, BN6 8JL, BN6 9NY, BN6 8JN, BN6 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN6 8JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 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 BN6 8JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 27.8% | 32.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 54.2% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (93%) 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 | 58.7% | 54% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 39% | 10.8% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 4.5% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8JS this area, 4.7% 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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 50.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 93.6% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 92.3% | 92% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 91.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 76.7% | 16.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Court was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Hassocks average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Court has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hassocks and the 124th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-08-06 | £618,313 |
| 9 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £589,000 | 2024-01-19 | £637,470 |
| 6 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2023-10-27 | £755,732 |
| 23 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-07-25 | £691,003 |
| 9 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £539,000 | 2020-12-17 | £644,443 |
BN6 8JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8JS 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Windmills Junior School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LS | 2out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Trinity Road , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meed Community Primary School Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9YQ | 2out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School Lewes Road , BN6 8TU | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 1,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 4,831 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 | 2,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Meed Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9EY | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 3,580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Hassocks London Road , Sayers Common BN6 9HT | - not rated | 5,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talking Hands | Talking Hands, 4 Stanford Terrace | 253 yd | |
| Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club | Weald Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club, South Bank | 307 yd | |
| Purple Carrot @ No 6 | Purple Carrot, 6 Station Approach East | 452 yd | |
| Sunam Tandoori | Sunam Tandoori Restaurant, 5 Keymer Road | 513 yd | |
| Proper Cycling & Coffee | Proper Cycling Ltd, 26 Keymer Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hassocks Hotel | Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach East | 379 yd | |
| Hassocks Football Club | Hassocks Football Club, The Beacon | 614 yd | |
| BN6 Craft Beer & Tap | BN6 Craft Beer And Tap, 54 Keymer Road | 703 yd | |
| Friars Oak | Friars Oak, London Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks Kebab & Pizza | Hassocks Kebabs And Pizza, 33 Keymer Road | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 22 Keymer Road | 511 yd | |
| Knight's Budgens Of Hassocks | Budgens, 1 - 4 Orion Parade | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Weald Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club SOUTH BANK | squash courts, tennis courts | 380 yd |
| London Road Recreation Ground - Hassocks GRACE COURT GRACE COURT PAVILION CLOSE | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Hassocks Wellness Club (Closed) Keymer Road | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Curves For Women (Hassocks) (Closed) KEYMER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| The Beacon BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Hassocks Golf Club (Closed) LONDON ROAD | golf | 791 yd |
| Adastra Park ADASTRA PARK ADASTRA PARK KEYMER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 966 yd |
| Hassocks Sports Centre DALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Downlands Community School DALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 988 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.