Priory Road is in Hassocks and in Mid Sussex district. BN6 8PS 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 Priory Road, Hassocks, BN6 8PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN6 9NU, BN6 9NX, BN6 8PU, BN6 8PH, BN6 9DW, BN6 8PY, BN6 8PG, BN6 8PN, BN6 9FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN6 8PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 53.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 46.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8PS 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 | 22.5% | 21.5% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 63.6% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 48.7% | 52.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 35.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 16.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 43.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 97.1% | 92.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.4% lower than the Hassocks average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hassocks and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Priory Road, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £449,000 | 2024-04-12 | £491,138 |
| 21 Priory Road, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-01-06 | £472,050 |
| 13 Priory Road, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £423,500 | 2022-09-23 | £446,036 |
| 14 Priory Road, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2021-06-28 | £477,484 |
| 5 Priory Road, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2021-03-16 | £543,319 |
BN6 8PS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN6 8PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Windmills Junior School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LS | 2out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Trinity Road , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY | 4out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meed Community Primary School Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9YQ | 2out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School Lewes Road , BN6 8TU | 3out of 4 | 3,133 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 | 1,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 4,404 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 | 2,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Meed Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9EY | 3out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Hassocks London Road , Sayers Common BN6 9HT | - not rated | 4,918 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,053 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 631 yd | |
| Purple Carrot @ No 6 | Purple Carrot, 6 Station Approach East | 673 yd | |
| Sunam Tandoori | Sunam Tandoori Restaurant, 5 Keymer Road | 701 yd | |
| Proper Cycling & Coffee | Proper Cycling Ltd, 26 Keymer Road | 732 yd | |
| Weald Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club | Weald Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club, South Bank | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Oak | Friars Oak, London Road | 609 yd | |
| The Hassocks Hotel | Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach East | 634 yd | |
| BN6 Craft Beer & Tap | BN6 Craft Beer And Tap, 54 Keymer Road | 849 yd | |
| Hassocks Football Club | Hassocks Football Club, The Beacon | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks Kebab & Pizza | Hassocks Kebabs And Pizza, 33 Keymer Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, 22 Keymer Road | 725 yd | |
| Knight's Budgens Of Hassocks | Budgens, 1 - 4 Orion Parade | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Road Recreation Ground - Hassocks GRACE COURT GRACE COURT PAVILION CLOSE | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Hassocks Golf Club (Closed) LONDON ROAD | golf | 366 yd |
| Hassocks Wellness Club (Closed) Keymer Road | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Curves For Women (Hassocks) (Closed) KEYMER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| The Weald Lawn Tennis And Squash Rackets Club SOUTH BANK | squash courts, tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Adastra Park ADASTRA PARK ADASTRA PARK KEYMER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,055 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.