BN41 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gardner Road, 0.2km from Fishersgate in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Eastbrook ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN41 1AR is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, down 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00159834 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARDNER ROAD, BN41 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARDNER ROAD, BN41 1AR.
473
37
£ 42,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 37, BN41 1AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1AR. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 246,000
18 sales · Mean £ 227,644
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN41 1AR has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Eastbrook Primary Academy
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
Peter Gladwin Primary School
Benfield Primary School
Hill Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- East Preston Cricket Club0.2 km
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.9 km
- Layland cafe0.1 km
- Mitchells Kitchen @ Adur IBC0.2 km
- No 7 Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Adur Express Convenience Store0.4 km
- Gateway Community Hub0.1 km
- Noahs Off Licence0.2 km
- Extratime0.9 km
- Mayberry Garden Centre0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Champion House Social Club1.0 km
- Ship Inn1.0 km
- Southwick Rangers FC0.8 km
- The Romans Hotel0.7 km
- Battle Pub0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.2 km
- Rainbow House0.8 km
- Southwick Fish Bar0.8 km
- Bamboo Garden0.5 km
- New Star Tandoori0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fishersgate0.2 km
- Southwick1.0 km
- Portslade1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Gardner Road0.1 km
- Fishersgate Station0.1 km
- Fishersgate Rail Station0.1 km
- Fishersgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Fishersgate Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411AR · Data under Open Government Licence