BN42 4DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.7km from Kingston by Sea in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00159971 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, BN42 4DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, BN42 4DH.
288
49
£ 42,000 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN42 4DH combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£675k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4DH. The average age is 49.3. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 630,000
1 sales · Mean £ 630,000
Semi-Detached
£ 485,000
3 sales · Mean £ 526,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4DH has low crime rates — 46 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
9 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.6 km
- Parish's0.4 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.3 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.4 km
- W H Smiths0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.3 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.4 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.0 km
- Champion House Social Club0.5 km
- Ship Inn0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Port Kitchen0.3 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.2 km
- Ali Baba0.4 km
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bake Out0.4 km
- Rainbow House0.8 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.4 km
- Southwick Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.4 km
- Fishersgate1.6 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shoreham Terminal0.1 km
- Spinnals Grove0.1 km
- Shoreham Terminal0.1 km
- Southwick Green0.1 km
- Southwick Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424DH · Data under Open Government Licence