BN42 4BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Eastbrook ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
For families considering a move, BN42 4BF represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00159843 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN42 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN42 4BF.
424
37
£ 42,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4BF 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
BN42 4BF is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4BF. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4BF 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
Brackenbury Primary School
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Glebe 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 Pharmacy0.9 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 Cafe0.9 km
- Port Kitchen0.7 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.9 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'd0.9 km
- Bake Out0.7 km
- Chillies Indian0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fishersgate0.6 km
- Southwick0.7 km
- Portslade1.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Gardens0.1 km
- The Gardens0.2 km
- The Albion Inn0.3 km
- Gardner Road0.4 km
- Old Barn Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424BF · Data under Open Government Licence