BN43 5AL is a sought-after residential area on Southdown Road, 0.8km from Shoreham Beach in Shoreham-by-Sea. Administratively it sits within St Nicolas ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN43, BN43 5AL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BN43 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00159942 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHDOWN ROAD, BN43 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDOWN ROAD, BN43 5AL.
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46
£ 45,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN43 5AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN43 5AL combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£402k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN43 5AL. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 563,000
3 sales · Mean £ 490,166
Semi-Detached
£ 543,000
1 sales · Mean £ 543,000
Detached
£ 700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 700,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN43 5AL has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swiss Gardens Primary School
Buckingham Park Primary School
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Shoreham Beach Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Albion Convenience Store0.9 km
- Apres Chocolat0.5 km
- Beach Bakery0.9 km
- Best Health Food Shop0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bridge Inn Bartley Kitchen0.5 km
- Crown & Anchor0.5 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.7 km
- Ferry Inn0.5 km
- Piston Broke0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Artisan Cafe0.5 km
- Calcutta 160.4 km
- Chambers Bistro0.5 km
- Drift0.5 km
- Dunelm Mill0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Premier Maxi's Supermarket0.5 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Blundens0.5 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Cotts & Linz Ice Cream Cafe0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Gusto Pizza Pasta0.4 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreham-By-Sea0.4 km
- Southwick2.8 km
- Lancing3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Southdown Road0.1 km
- Southdown Road0.2 km
- Swiss Gardens Primary School0.2 km
- Swiss Gardens Primary School0.2 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN435AL · Data under Open Government Licence