Pitt Lane is in Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks and in Mid Sussex district. BN6 9QA is located in the Hurstpierpoint 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 Pitt Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN6 9PY, BN6 9RQ, BN6 9RH, BN6 9PX, BN6 9RE, BN6 9PU, BN6 9PZ, BN6 9PW, BN6 9XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN6 9QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 54.2% | 53.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 25.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 11.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 52.8% | 55.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 25.6% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9QA this area, 7.5% 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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 7.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11.9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 55.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 87.5% | 91.9% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 92.4% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pitt Lane was 143.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.2% higher than the Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Pitt Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cuckfield, Bolney & Ansty and the 43rd highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Mid Sussex .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint Cottage Pitt Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-23 | £473,946 |
| The Beeches Pitt Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2014-09-05 | £1,154,478 |
| The Chestnuts Pitt Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £731,200 | 2014-08-22 | £1,095,734 |
| Furlong House Pitt Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2010-10-22 | £3,634,343 |
| Hillbrow Cottage Pitt Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,500 | 2007-04-23 | £755,541 |
BN6 9QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 9QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence CofE Primary School Trinity Road , Hurstpierpoint BN6 9UY | 4out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albourne CofE Primary School The Street , Albourne BN6 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hassocks Infant School Chancellors Park , BN6 8EY | 4out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Windmills Junior School Dale Avenue , BN6 8LS | 2out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Junior School Southway , RH15 9SU | 3out of 4 | 3,760 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 | 3,335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burgess Hill Academy Station Road , RH15 9EA | 3out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Jane Murray Way , RH15 8GA | 4out of 4 | 4,497 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 | 1,654 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Hassocks London Road , Sayers Common BN6 9HT | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Meed Chanctonbury Road , RH15 9EY | 3out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burgess Hill Girls Keymer Road , RH15 0EG | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College Cuckfield Road , RH15 8RE | 3out of 4 | 5,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Fuel, 78 High Street | 109 yd | |
| Nupur Indian Restaurant | Nupur Indian Restaurant, 122 High Street | 146 yd | |
| The Fig Tree | The Fig Tree, 120 High Street | 146 yd | |
| Cafe Murano | Cafe Murano, 99 High Street | 177 yd | |
| Hurstpierpoint Bowling Club | Hurstpierpoint Bowling Club, Pavilion | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | The New Inn, 76 High Street | 116 yd | |
| Hop Tub Brewing Ltd | Hop Tub Brewing Ltd, 113 High Street | 129 yd | |
| Players Theatre | Hurstpierpoint Players Theatre, 147 High Street | 213 yd | |
| The Horse Inn Hurst | The Horse Inn Hurst, Albourne Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pizza Kitchen | Village Pizza Kitchen, 126C High Street | 201 yd | |
| Be: Dog Limited | Be Dog Limited, 50 High Street | 232 yd | |
| Crossways Fish And Chips | Crossways Fish And Chips, 55 - 57 High Street | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Co Op Welcome, 95 High Street | 170 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurstpierpoint Tennis Club PITT LANE | tennis courts | 69 yd |
| St. Lawrence C Of E Primary School TRINITY ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 356 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.