Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

GRANGE COURT, BN42 4DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE COURT, BN42 4DX.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN42 4DX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BN42 4DX has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.

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

BN42 4DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grange Court, 0.6km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Eastbrook ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN42 4DX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DX are sourced from Output Area E00159838 (shared with 19 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 4DX. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 197,500

5 sales · Mean £ 197,900

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

BN42 4DX has low crime rates — 49 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour28
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement537 pupils0.5 km
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Shoreham Academy

Outstanding1787 pupils0.8 km
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Eastbrook Primary Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Mulberry Stores0.9 km
  • Parish's0.3 km
  • Southwick Square Meats0.3 km
  • The Southwick Greengrocer0.3 km
  • W H Smiths0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cricketers0.3 km
  • Southwick Beer EnGINe0.3 km
  • Sussex County Croquet Club0.3 km
  • Champion House Social Club0.5 km
  • Ship Inn0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Carats Beach Cafe0.3 km
  • Port Kitchen0.1 km
  • The Pavilion Cafe0.1 km
  • Ali Baba0.3 km
  • Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bake Out0.3 km
  • Rainbow House0.7 km
  • Sandwich in the Square0.3 km
  • Southwick Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southwick0.2 km
  • Fishersgate1.4 km
  • Shoreham-By-Sea2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Grange Road0.1 km
  • Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
  • Grange Road0.1 km
  • Southwick Green0.1 km
  • Southwick Rail Station0.1 km