Area Analysis Adur, South East

BN42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN42 postcode area.

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Population

6,819

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
workEmployment
4/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

BN42 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £509k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £509k. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.

home £509,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN42 is a postcode district in Adur, South East, covering 217 active and 75 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN42 (15%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (14%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN42 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN42 are around £509k, up 15.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN42 at 184 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN42 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences403
Anti-social behaviour203
Shoplifting179
Criminal damage and arson106
Public order92

school Local Schools

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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement537 pupils
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Eastbrook Primary Academy

Outstanding409 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The New Port Arms (Bar)
  • Champion House Social Club
  • Cricketers
  • Ship Inn
  • Southwick Beer EnGINe
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Ali Baba
  • Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe
  • Drury Cafe
  • La Tavola
  • Lite Bites
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The Plaice in the Square
  • Bake Out
  • Chillies Indian
  • Fortune Inn
  • Rainbow House
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Adur Express Convenience Store
  • Hanwells
  • Harrisons Pharmacy
  • Holmbush Stores, Mace
  • Koh Koh
  • + 8 more