BN42 4DY is a safe, established residential area on Twitten Close, 0.5km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DY are sourced from Output Area E00159970 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TWITTEN CLOSE, BN42 4DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TWITTEN CLOSE, BN42 4DY.
280
44
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4DY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BN42 4DY is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £430k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4DY. The average age is 44.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 390,000
2 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4DY has low crime rates — 39 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
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Shoreham Academy
Herons Dale School
Holmbush Primary Academy
St Peter's Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.9 km
- Parish's0.1 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.1 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.1 km
- W H Smiths0.1 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.1 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.1 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.3 km
- Champion House Social Club0.3 km
- Ship Inn0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.5 km
- Port Kitchen0.2 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.2 km
- Ali Baba0.1 km
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bake Out0.1 km
- Chillies Indian0.8 km
- Fortune Inn0.8 km
- Rainbow House0.6 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.1 km
- Fishersgate1.3 km
- Portslade2.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Twitten0.0 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- Southwick Square0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424DY · Data under Open Government Licence