BN42 4DE is a safe, established residential area on The Green, 0.6km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00159970 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GREEN, BN42 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GREEN, BN42 4DE.
280
44
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4DE 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
BN42 4DE is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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 4DE. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 278,000
1 sales · Mean £ 278,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4DE has low crime rates — 49 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
Shoreham Academy
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Herons Dale School
Holmbush Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.7 km
- Parish's0.3 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.2 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.2 km
- W H Smiths0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.2 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.3 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.2 km
- Champion House Social Club0.4 km
- Ship Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.4 km
- Port Kitchen0.2 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.0 km
- Ali Baba0.3 km
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bake Out0.3 km
- Chillies Indian1.0 km
- Fortune Inn1.0 km
- Rainbow House0.7 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.2 km
- Fishersgate1.4 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Green0.0 km
- Southwick Green0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.2 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.2 km
- The Twitten0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424DE · Data under Open Government Licence