Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

ALBION STREET, BN42 4DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION STREET, BN42 4DN.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 44, BN42 4DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN42 4DN is a safe, established residential area on Albion Street, 0.6km from Kingston by Sea in Shoreham-by-Sea. Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DN are sourced from Output Area E00159969 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4DN. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN42 4DN has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement537 pupils0.4 km
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Shoreham Academy

Outstanding1787 pupils0.6 km
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Eastbrook Primary Academy

Outstanding409 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good1.5 km
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Shoreham Beach Primary School

Good201 pupils1.5 km
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St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Hanwells0.7 km
  • Koh Koh0.7 km
  • MacFarlanes Newsagents0.7 km
  • Yun Feng Foods0.7 km
  • Mulberry Stores0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Champion House Social Club0.8 km
  • Ship Inn0.7 km
  • Southwick Rangers FC0.8 km
  • Southwick Sports and Social Club0.6 km
  • Cricketers0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Ali Baba0.7 km
  • Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.9 km
  • Drury Cafe0.7 km
  • La Tavola0.7 km
  • Lite Bites1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bake Out0.7 km
  • Sandwich in the Square0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southwick0.6 km
  • Fishersgate1.8 km
  • Shoreham-By-Sea1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingston Lane0.0 km
  • Kingston Lane0.1 km
  • Shoreham Terminal0.3 km
  • Shoreham Terminal0.3 km
  • Spinnals Grove0.3 km