Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

CROFT AVENUE, BN42 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT AVENUE, BN42 4AB.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

BN42 4AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £660k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 18.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN42 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croft Avenue, 0.2km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Eastbrook ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN42, BN42 4AB offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k, down 18.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00159835 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4AB. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 595,000

7 sales · Mean £ 616,285

Detached

£ 597,500

1 sales · Mean £ 597,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN42 4AB has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour30
Shoplifting15
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Eastbrook Primary Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.4 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement537 pupils0.7 km
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Shoreham Academy

Outstanding1787 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter's Community Primary School

Requires Improvement165 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.4 km
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School

Good423 pupils1.4 km
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Brackenbury Primary School

Good159 pupils1.4 km
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Peter Gladwin Primary School

Good207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Parish's0.3 km
  • Southwick Square Meats0.3 km
  • The Southwick Greengrocer0.3 km
  • W H Smiths0.3 km
  • Adur Express Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Cricketers0.4 km
  • Southwick Beer EnGINe0.3 km
  • Sussex County Croquet Club0.6 km
  • Champion House Social Club0.3 km
  • Ship Inn0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Carats Beach Cafe0.6 km
  • Port Kitchen0.4 km
  • The Pavilion Cafe0.4 km
  • East Preston Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Ali Baba0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bake Out0.3 km
  • Chillies Indian0.8 km
  • Fishersgate Kebab House0.8 km
  • Fortune Inn0.8 km
  • Rainbow House0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southwick0.2 km
  • Fishersgate1.0 km
  • Portslade2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Southwick Square0.2 km
  • Colebrook Road0.2 km
  • Southwick Square0.2 km
  • Community Centre0.2 km
  • Colebrook Road0.2 km