BN41 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 1AZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN41 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00159842 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN41 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN41 1AZ.
261
40
£ 42,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN41 1AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BN41 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN41 1AZ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN41 1AZ has low crime rates — 40 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
Benfield Primary School
Peter Gladwin Primary School
Hill Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- East Preston Cricket Club0.3 km
- Layland cafe0.3 km
- Mitchells Kitchen @ Adur IBC0.6 km
- 17 Grams0.8 km
- Boulder Brighton0.7 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Adur Express Convenience Store0.6 km
- Gateway Community Hub0.4 km
- Noahs Off Licence0.5 km
- Mayberry Garden Centre0.9 km
- Southern Cross Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Battle Pub0.7 km
- Stanley Arms PH0.7 km
- British Legion0.6 km
- The Blue Anchor0.7 km
- The Foghorn (Wet Sales)0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Fishersgate Kebab House0.3 km
- Bamboo Garden0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Eddie's Fish And Chips0.9 km
- New Star Tandoori0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fishersgate0.4 km
- Portslade1.1 km
- Southwick1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Road0.0 km
- Mill Road0.1 km
- St Aubins Crescent0.3 km
- Church Road0.3 km
- The Albion Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN411AZ · Data under Open Government Licence