BN42 4ED is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
Within the BN42 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4ED are sourced from Output Area E00159970 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN42 4ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN42 4ED.
280
44
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4ED 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 44, BN42 4ED has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 4ED. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4ED has low crime rates — 46 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.9 km
- Parish's0.4 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.3 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.3 km
- W H Smiths0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.3 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.4 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.3 km
- Champion House Social Club0.5 km
- Ship Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.2 km
- Port Kitchen0.1 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.2 km
- Ali Baba0.4 km
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.5 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bake Out0.4 km
- Rainbow House0.8 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.4 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
- Grange Road0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.2 km
- Shoreham Terminal0.2 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424ED · Data under Open Government Licence