BN42 4AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Seaview Estate, 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 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k, up 10.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00159843 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEAVIEW ESTATE, BN42 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAVIEW ESTATE, BN42 4AS.
424
37
£ 42,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4AS 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 4AS's 57% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £425k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4AS. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 396,000
16 sales · Mean £ 391,093
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4AS has low crime rates — 30 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
13 nearby- Parish's0.7 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.7 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.7 km
- W H Smiths0.7 km
- Adur Express Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cricketers0.7 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.7 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club1.0 km
- Champion House Social Club0.7 km
- Ship Inn0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.8 km
- Port Kitchen0.6 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.8 km
- Expresso Cafe1.0 km
- East Preston Cricket Club0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bamboo Garden1.0 km
- Bake Out0.7 km
- Fishersgate Kebab House0.4 km
- Rainbow House0.6 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.6 km
- Fishersgate0.7 km
- Portslade1.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Gardens0.1 km
- The Gardens0.1 km
- Colebrook Road0.3 km
- Colebrook Road0.3 km
- The Albion Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424AS · Data under Open Government Licence