POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BN44 3BF postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 6 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 26 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £328,000Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 26 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 6 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 26 May 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
14 within 400mBN44 3BF links 14 transport stops within 400m and 23 within 800m. 14 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is The Star Inn (BCT) at about 109m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
21 within 1200mBN44 3BF currently links 21 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 8 food and drink, 4 nightlife, 4 retail. The closest mapped place is The Star Inn at about 101m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,963 online job adverts observedHorsham local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BN44 3BF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
6 nearby school rows6 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BN44 3BF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 12BN44 3BF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 12 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 92, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 63 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£328,000
Strong sample. Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 26 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BN44 3BF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
8 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (5), restaurant (2), fast food (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (4).
Amenity group
Retail
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (2), pet (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by butcher (1), convenience (1), supermarket (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The Star Inn
Pub at 130, High Street, Steyning.
Food and drink
The Model Bakery
Restaurant at 119, High Street, Steyning.
Food and drink
Victoria's Sponge
Cafe at 116, High Street, Steyning.
Grocery
Steyning Butchers
Butcher at 79, High Street, Steyning.
Retail
Get Waisted
Clothes in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Chez Joel
Cafe at 96, High Street, Steyning.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Ashurst CofE Primary School
Primary option in BN44 3AY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Steyning CofE Primary School
Primary option in BN44 3RQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Upper Beeding Primary School
Primary option in BN44 3HY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BN44 3BF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BN44 3BF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BN44 3BF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BN44 3BF.
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Ask vetted agents
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