Silverdale is in Hassocks and in Mid Sussex district. BN6 8RD 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 Silverdale, Hassocks, BN6 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN6 8QU, BN6 8RE, BN6 8RB, BN6 8BW, BN6 8BQ, BN6 8BN, BN6 8QX, BN6 8QT, BN6 8QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN6 8RD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.6% of the population 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 | 57.1% | 59.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 8.6% |
| Male | 42.9% | 40.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -8.6% |
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 8RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 17.3% | 19.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 58.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 11.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 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.
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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 16% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 49.4% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 92.5% | 93.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 93.3% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.3% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverdale was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Hassocks average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silverdale has the 15th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Hassocks and the 171st lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Silverdale, Hassocks, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-12-17 | £668,200 |
| 38 Silverdale, Hassocks, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £563,000 | 2024-11-22 | £585,201 |
| 18 Silverdale, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-10-18 | £544,043 |
| 31 Silverdale, Hassocks, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-02-03 | £675,632 |
| 13 Silverdale, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-10-26 | £448,968 |
BN6 8RD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 8RD 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 8RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmills Junior School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LS | 2out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassocks Infant School Chancellors Park , BN6 8EY | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditchling (St Margaret's) Church of England Primary School Lewes Road , BN6 8TU | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Meed Community Primary School Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9YQ | 2out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Birchwood Grove Road , RH15 0DP | 2out of 4 | 3,447 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 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA | 3out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton College Ditchling Road , Plumpton BN7 3AE | - not rated | 5,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Meed Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9EY | 3out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hurstpierpoint College College Lane , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9JS | - not rated | 3,724 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Cafe | Aroma Cafe, 97 Keymer Road | 357 yd | |
| The Nutmeg Tree | 4-8 West Street, Ditchling | 933 yd | |
| The Green Welly | 1 High Street, Ditchling | 956 yd | |
| Adastra Bowling Club | Adastra Bowling Club, Bowls Pavilion | 964 yd | |
| Bella And Megs | Bella And Megs, 31 Keymer Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thatched Inn | The Thatched Inn, Grand Avenue | 780 yd | |
| The White Horse | 16 West Street, Ditchling | 897 yd | |
| The Bull | 980 yd | ||
| BN6 Craft Beer & Tap | BN6 Craft Beer And Tap, 54 Keymer Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keymer Fish Bar | Keymer Fish Bar, 101 Keymer Road | 350 yd | |
| Hassocks Kebab & Pizza | Hassocks Kebabs And Pizza, 33 Keymer Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight's Budgens Of Hassocks | Budgens, 1 - 4 Orion Parade | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Montefiore Cricket Club KEYMER ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Adastra Park ADASTRA PARK ADASTRA PARK KEYMER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Hassocks Sports Centre DALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Downlands Community School DALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 866 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 | 70.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.7% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.