Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

SPINNALS GROVE, BN42 4DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPINNALS GROVE, BN42 4DU.

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN42 4DU combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£695k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £695k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 14.7% year-on-year.

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

BN42 4DU is a safe, established residential area on Spinnals Grove, 0.5km from Kingston by Sea in Shoreham-by-Sea. Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.

For families considering a move, BN42 4DU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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. Property: Prices average £695k, down 14.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DU 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 4DU. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 640,000

7 sales · Mean £ 679,071

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

BN42 4DU has low crime rates — 19 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement537 pupils0.2 km
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Shoreham Academy

Outstanding1787 pupils0.4 km
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Eastbrook Primary Academy

Outstanding409 pupils1.1 km
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Holmbush Primary Academy

Good222 pupils1.4 km
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Herons Dale School

Good135 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good1.4 km
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St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School

Good1.5 km
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Shoreham Beach Primary School

Good201 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Hanwells0.6 km
  • Koh Koh0.6 km
  • MacFarlanes Newsagents0.6 km
  • Yun Feng Foods0.6 km
  • Mulberry Stores0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Champion House Social Club0.7 km
  • Ship Inn0.6 km
  • Southwick Rangers FC0.8 km
  • Southwick Sports and Social Club0.5 km
  • Cricketers0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Ali Baba0.6 km
  • Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.7 km
  • Drury Cafe0.6 km
  • La Tavola0.6 km
  • Lite Bites0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bake Out0.5 km
  • Rainbow House1.0 km
  • Sandwich in the Square0.6 km
  • Southwick Fish Bar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Rectory Close0.1 km
  • Spinnals Grove0.1 km
  • Rectory Close0.1 km
  • Church Lane0.1 km
  • Ashcroft0.1 km