BN43 5AS is a sought-after residential area on Oxen Avenue, 1.0km 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 5AS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k. 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 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00159940 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXEN AVENUE, BN43 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXEN AVENUE, BN43 5AS.
288
55
£ 45,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN43 5AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN43 5AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £407k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £407k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN43 5AS. The average age is 54.9. 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
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 393,333
Flat
£ 272,475
4 sales · Mean £ 295,237
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN43 5AS has low crime rates — 10 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
Buckingham Park Primary School
Swiss Gardens Primary School
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Shoreham Beach Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Apres Chocolat0.7 km
- Best Health Food Shop0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- For UR Convenience0.7 km
- Greens Chemist0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bridge Inn Bartley Kitchen0.8 km
- Crown & Anchor0.8 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.7 km
- Ferry Inn0.7 km
- Piston Broke0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Artisan Cafe0.7 km
- Calcutta 160.7 km
- Chambers Bistro0.8 km
- Drift0.7 km
- Dunelm Mill0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Premier Maxi's Supermarket0.8 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Blundens0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Gusto Pizza Pasta0.6 km
- Little Greek Bakery0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreham-By-Sea0.5 km
- Southwick2.8 km
- Lancing3.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Driveway0.2 km
- The Driveway0.2 km
- Windlesham Road0.2 km
- Windlesham Road0.2 km
- Adur Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN435AS · Data under Open Government Licence