BN42 4DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Park Lane, 0.6km 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 4DL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £533k, up 32.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00159971 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK LANE, BN42 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK LANE, BN42 4DL.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN42 4DL's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership, and £533k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £533k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 32.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4DL. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 626,250
8 sales · Mean £ 619,062
Detached
£ 790,000
1 sales · Mean £ 790,000
Flat
£ 287,500
2 sales · Mean £ 287,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4DL has low crime rates — 44 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.5 km
- Parish's0.4 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.4 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.4 km
- Victory Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cricketers0.3 km
- Royal George0.9 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.4 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.1 km
- Champion House Social Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.6 km
- Nutmeg's Cafe0.9 km
- Port Kitchen0.5 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.3 km
- Ali Baba0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op1.0 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bake Out0.4 km
- Chillies Indian1.0 km
- Fortune Inn1.0 km
- Rainbow House0.8 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.4 km
- Fishersgate1.6 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Spinnals Grove0.0 km
- Spinnals Grove0.1 km
- Church Lane0.2 km
- Ashcroft0.2 km
- Rectory Close0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: BN424DL · Data under Open Government Licence