BN5 (Henfield), West Sussex, recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.5% in property prices and 5.3% in rental income through 2024. The district scores 44.5 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, positioning it in the 19th percentile nationally. Population expansion during the same period remained modest at 1.5% annually. The area is classified at the latent stage of gentrification, suggesting limited established development momentum relative to comparable UK markets. The rental growth outpacing capital appreciation may indicate investor activity focused on yield rather than capital gains in this rural Sussex location.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.5% per year
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What's changing in Henfield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.6 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by demand.
4 planning applications submitted in BN5 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use of land from agricultural use to equestrian use, erection of stable building, and construction of all-weather outdoor riding area; with associated hard/soft landscaping, and access arrangements.Jan 2026 · pending
- Proposed barn and aquaponic fish shed with greenhouse.Jun 2026 · pending
- Proposed barn and aquaponic fish shed and greenhouse.Mar 2026 · pending
Henfield (BN5) common questions
Is Henfield up and coming?
Henfield (BN5) has a trajectory score of 46/100 (Average), placing it in the top 72% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Henfield safe?
Henfield has a safety score of 26/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Henfield?
The average property price in Henfield (BN5) is £451k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Henfield?
The median monthly rent in Henfield (BN5) is £1,392 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Henfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Crawley (RH11), Horsham (RH12), Dorking (RH5), Betchworth (RH3), Dorking (RH4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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