BN42 4AD is a safe, established residential area on Southwick Street, 0.3km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £518k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00159970 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHWICK STREET, BN42 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWICK STREET, BN42 4AD.
280
44
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4AD 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN42 4AD's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £518k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4AD. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 410,500
4 sales · Mean £ 401,487
Detached
£ 1,250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,121,000
Flat
£ 193,000
1 sales · Mean £ 193,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4AD has low crime rates — 44 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
Glebe Primary School
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Shoreham Academy
St Peter's Community Primary School
Herons Dale School
Holmbush Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Peter Gladwin Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Mulberry Stores1.0 km
- Parish's0.2 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.1 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.1 km
- W H Smiths0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.2 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.1 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.5 km
- Champion House Social Club0.2 km
- Ship Inn0.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Port Kitchen0.3 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.3 km
- East Preston Cricket Club0.9 km
- Ali Baba0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bake Out0.1 km
- Chillies Indian0.8 km
- Fishersgate Kebab House1.0 km
- Fortune Inn0.8 km
- Rainbow House0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.1 km
- Fishersgate1.1 km
- Portslade2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Square0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- Southwick Square0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- The Twitten0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424AD · Data under Open Government Licence