BN42 4DD is a safe, established residential area on Watling Road, 0.4km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £499k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00159970 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATLING ROAD, BN42 4DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING ROAD, BN42 4DD.
280
44
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4DD 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN42 4DD combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£499k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4DD. The average age is 44.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 587,500
2 sales · Mean £ 587,500
Terraced
£ 322,500
1 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4DD has low crime rates — 40 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
Glebe Primary School
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Shoreham Academy
St Peter's Community Primary School
Herons Dale School
Holmbush Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.9 km
- Parish's0.2 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.2 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.1 km
- W H Smiths0.2 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.2 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.2 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.4 km
- Champion House Social Club0.3 km
- Ship Inn0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.4 km
- Port Kitchen0.2 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.2 km
- Ali Baba0.1 km
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bake Out0.2 km
- Chillies Indian0.9 km
- Fortune Inn0.9 km
- Rainbow House0.6 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.0 km
- Fishersgate1.2 km
- Portslade2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Rail Station0.0 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- The Twitten0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424DD · Data under Open Government Licence