BN42 4AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Gardens, 0.3km from Fishersgate in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Eastbrook ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00159843 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GARDENS, BN42 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GARDENS, BN42 4AR.
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37
£ 42,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN42 4AR's 57% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £343k 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 4AR. The average age is 37.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 171,000
2 sales · Mean £ 171,000
Semi-Detached
£ 359,000
2 sales · Mean £ 359,000
Terraced
£ 325,000
11 sales · Mean £ 330,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4AR has low crime rates — 24 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
St Peter's Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Glebe Primary School
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brackenbury Primary School
Peter Gladwin Primary School
Shoreham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Parish's0.7 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.7 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.7 km
- W H Smiths0.7 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cricketers0.8 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.7 km
- British Legion0.9 km
- Champion House Social Club0.7 km
- Ship Inn0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.8 km
- Port Kitchen0.7 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.8 km
- Expresso Cafe0.9 km
- La Tarte Sissi0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Bamboo Garden0.9 km
- New Star Tandoori0.9 km
- Nourish'd1.0 km
- Bake Out0.7 km
- Chillies Indian1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fishersgate0.6 km
- Southwick0.6 km
- Portslade1.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Gardens0.1 km
- The Gardens0.1 km
- Colebrook Road0.3 km
- The Albion Inn0.3 km
- Colebrook Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424AR · Data under Open Government Licence