BN42 4AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Gardens, 0.1km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Eastbrook ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
For families considering a move, BN42 4AP represents 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00159845 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GARDENS, BN42 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GARDENS, BN42 4AP.
364
40
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4AP 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
BN42 4AP is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £375k 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 4AP. 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
Terraced
£ 365,000
9 sales · Mean £ 352,222
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 324,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4AP has low crime rates — 38 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
St Peter's Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Shoreham Academy
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
Peter Gladwin Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Parish's0.5 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.5 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.5 km
- W H Smiths0.5 km
- Adur Express Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cricketers0.5 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.5 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.8 km
- Champion House Social Club0.5 km
- Ship Inn0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.7 km
- Port Kitchen0.5 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.6 km
- East Preston Cricket Club0.6 km
- Ali Baba0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- The Co-operative1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bake Out0.5 km
- Chillies Indian0.9 km
- Fishersgate Kebab House0.6 km
- Fortune Inn0.9 km
- Rainbow House0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.4 km
- Fishersgate0.8 km
- Portslade1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Colebrook Road0.2 km
- Colebrook Road0.2 km
- The Gardens0.3 km
- The Gardens0.3 km
- Southwick Square0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424AP · Data under Open Government Licence