BN42 4AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colebrook Road, 0.3km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Eastbrook ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00159845 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLEBROOK ROAD, BN42 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLEBROOK ROAD, BN42 4AL.
364
40
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4AL 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN42 4AL's 70% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £350k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4AL. The average age is 39.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Flat
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4AL has low crime rates — 48 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
13 nearby- Parish's0.4 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.4 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.4 km
- W H Smiths0.4 km
- Adur Express Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.5 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.4 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.7 km
- Champion House Social Club0.5 km
- Ship Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Port Kitchen0.3 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.5 km
- East Preston Cricket Club0.7 km
- Ali Baba0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bake Out0.4 km
- Chillies Indian0.9 km
- Fishersgate Kebab House0.7 km
- Fortune Inn0.9 km
- Rainbow House0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.3 km
- Fishersgate1.0 km
- Portslade2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Colebrook Road0.1 km
- Colebrook Road0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.2 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.3 km
- Grange Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424AL · Data under Open Government Licence