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.
BN42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN42 postcode area.
6,819
43
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Glebe Primary School
Eastbrook Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The New Port Arms (Bar)
- Champion House Social Club
- Cricketers
- Ship Inn
- Southwick Beer EnGINe
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Plaice in the Square
- Bake Out
- Chillies Indian
- Fortune Inn
- Rainbow House
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Southwick Square Meats
- The Southwick Greengrocer
- W H Smiths
- Windmill Convenience Store
- Yun Feng Foods
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Ali Baba
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe
- Drury Cafe
- La Tavola
- Lite Bites
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op
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Area Profile: BN42 · Data under Open Government Licence