BN42 4DG is a safe, established residential area on The Green, 0.7km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN42, BN42 4DG offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00159959 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE GREEN, BN42 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GREEN, BN42 4DG.
248
44
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN42 4DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £675k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £675k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4DG. The average age is 44.1. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 630,000
2 sales · Mean £ 630,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN42 4DG is moderate at 50 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
11 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.7 km
- Parish's0.2 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.2 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.2 km
- W H Smiths0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.2 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.3 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.1 km
- Champion House Social Club0.4 km
- Ship Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Port Kitchen0.3 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.1 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 Indian0.9 km
- Fortune Inn0.9 km
- Rainbow House0.7 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.3 km
- Fishersgate1.5 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Green0.1 km
- Southwick Green0.1 km
- Spinnals Grove0.1 km
- Southwick Square0.2 km
- Spinnals Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424DG · Data under Open Government Licence