BN42 4DJ 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.
For families considering a move, BN42 4DJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £478k, up 242.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00159971 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, BN42 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, BN42 4DJ.
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 4DJ combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£478k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £478k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 242.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4DJ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 675,000
4 sales · Mean £ 691,250
Flat
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Semi-Detached
£ 520,000
5 sales · Mean £ 529,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4DJ has low crime rates — 47 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 Meats0.4 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.4 km
- W H Smiths0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cricketers0.3 km
- Shoreham Sailing Club (Bar)1.0 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.4 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.0 km
- Champion House Social Club0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Port Kitchen0.4 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.2 km
- Ali Baba0.5 km
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bake Out0.4 km
- Rainbow House0.9 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-Sea2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Spinnals Grove0.1 km
- Spinnals Grove0.1 km
- Shoreham Terminal0.2 km
- Shoreham Terminal0.2 km
- Southwick Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424DJ · Data under Open Government Licence