BN42 4AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albion Street, 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k, down 11.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00159845 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBION STREET, BN42 4AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION STREET, BN42 4AT.
364
40
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4AT 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 40, BN42 4AT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4AT. 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
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Terraced
£ 367,500
8 sales · Mean £ 370,312
Semi-Detached
£ 357,500
2 sales · Mean £ 357,500
Flat
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN42 4AT is moderate at 56 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
11 nearby- Parish's0.5 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.5 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.5 km
- W H Smiths0.5 km
- Adur Express Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 6 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 Inn0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.6 km
- Port Kitchen0.4 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.6 km
- East Preston Cricket Club0.6 km
- Ali Baba0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bake Out0.5 km
- Fishersgate Kebab House0.7 km
- Rainbow House0.6 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.5 km
- Southwick Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.4 km
- Fishersgate0.9 km
- Portslade1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Colebrook Road0.0 km
- Colebrook Road0.1 km
- The Gardens0.3 km
- The Gardens0.3 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424AT · Data under Open Government Licence