Overview of BN6 8JS

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.7%50.8%-0.9% 51.0% -0.2%
Male48.3%49.2%0.9% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.8%32.4%4.6% 37.9% -5.5%
Married: Opposite sex56.8%54.2%-2.6% 44.2% 10.0%
Married: Same sex0%1.6%1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Separated3.4%2.4%-1.0% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced7.7%5.9%-1.8% 9.1% -3.2%
Widowed4.3%3.6%-0.7% 6.1% -2.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.7%54%-4.7% 48.4% 5.6%
Good health28.2%39%10.8% 33.6% 5.4%
Fair health10.4%4.5%-5.9% 12.7% -8.2%
Bad health1%1.6%0.6% 4.0% -2.4%
Very bad health1.7%1%-0.7% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.4%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 Levels18.4%14.9%-3.5% 13.4% 1.5%
Apprenticeship0.9%3.1%2.2% 5.3% -2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.5%14.5%0.0% 16.9% -2.4%
Degree or Similar44.4%50.6%6.2% 33.8% 16.8%
Other3.4%1.6%-1.8% 2.8% -1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1%1.0% 0.7% 0.3%
Indian0.7%0%-0.7% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%2.2%1.5% 0.8% 1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1%0.7% 0.9% 0.1%
Mixed Other0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
White97.3%93.6%-3.7% 81.4% 12.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%1%1.0% 0.1% 0.9%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.3%92%-0.3% 83.2% 8.8%
European Union1%2.9%1.9% 6.1% -3.2%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa1.7%0%-1.7% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia1.3%1.6%0.3% 5.6% -4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%1.9%0.9% 1.3% 0.6%
Oceania2.3%1%-1.3% 0.3% 0.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.9%91.7%0.8% 83.2% 8.5%
10+ Years0%6.4%6.4% 9.8% -3.4%
5-10 Years2%1.3%-0.7% 2.9% -1.6%
2-5 Years2.3%0%-2.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years4.7%0.6%-4.1% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.3% 76.7% 16.6%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held3.8% 13.5% -9.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion56.1% 37.2% 18.9%
Christian37.9% 46.2% -8.3%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Jewish0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Other religion1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Not answered3.2% 6.0% -2.8%

Safety

Is North Court Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,600
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BN6 8JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on North Court are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Sussex.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for North Court, Hassocks, BN6 8JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN6 8JS

Average Price
£575,229
Semi-Detached
£576,435
Terraced
£559,412
Detached
£590,321
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for North Court

Average Price
£593,594
Semi-Detached
£628,534
Terraced
£575,444
Detached
£591,743
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on North CourtStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
29 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£580,0002024-08-06 £618,313
9 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex
Terraced, an established residential building
£589,0002024-01-19 £637,470
6 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex
Terraced, an established residential building
£715,0002023-10-27 £755,732
23 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex
Detached, an established residential building
£650,0002022-07-25 £691,003
9 North Court, Hassocks, West Sussex
Terraced, an established residential building
£539,0002020-12-17 £644,443
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN6 8JS

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee91
Retired55
Self-Employed35
Part-Time Employee32
Student (economically inactive)13
Looking after home or family10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed4
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Other3

Employment Industry

Education21
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Human health and social work activities16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Financial and insurance activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Construction10
Information and communication10
Administrative and support service activities7
Other6
Manufacturing6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Transport and storage5
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Talking HandsTalking Hands, 4 Stanford Terrace253 yd
Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets ClubWeald Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club, South Bank307 yd
Purple Carrot @ No 6Purple Carrot, 6 Station Approach East452 yd
Sunam TandooriSunam Tandoori Restaurant, 5 Keymer Road513 yd
Proper Cycling & CoffeeProper Cycling Ltd, 26 Keymer Road525 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Hassocks HotelHassocks Hotel, Station Approach East379 yd
Hassocks Football ClubHassocks Football Club, The Beacon614 yd
BN6 Craft Beer & TapBN6 Craft Beer And Tap, 54 Keymer Road703 yd
Friars OakFriars Oak, London Road1,058 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hassocks Kebab & PizzaHassocks Kebabs And Pizza, 33 Keymer Road698 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Supermarket, 22 Keymer Road511 yd
Knight's Budgens Of HassocksBudgens, 1 - 4 Orion Parade796 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Weald Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club
SOUTH BANK
squash courts, tennis courts380 yd
London Road Recreation Ground - Hassocks
GRACE COURT GRACE COURT PAVILION CLOSE
grass pitches473 yd
Hassocks Wellness Club (Closed)
Keymer Road
health and fitness suite485 yd
Curves For Women (Hassocks) (Closed)
KEYMER ROAD
health and fitness suite485 yd
The Beacon
BRIGHTON ROAD
grass pitches719 yd
Hassocks Golf Club (Closed)
LONDON ROAD
golf791 yd
Adastra Park
ADASTRA PARK ADASTRA PARK KEYMER ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts966 yd
Hassocks Sports Centre
DALE AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite988 yd
Downlands Community School
DALE AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts988 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed35 Mbit/s
Average download speed32 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed59.08 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed59.08 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed6.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed5.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed11.7 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.