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.
CROFT AVENUE, BN42 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT AVENUE, BN42 4AB.
324
48
£ 42,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Glebe Primary School
Shoreham Academy
St Peter's Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
Peter Gladwin Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BN424AB · Data under Open Government Licence