BN43 5AW is a well-regarded residential area on Ravens Road, 0.7km 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 5AW offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 1.8% year-on-year. 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 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00159931 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAVENS ROAD, BN43 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENS ROAD, BN43 5AW.
238
55
£ 45,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN43 5AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £275k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £275k. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN43 5AW. The average age is 55.2. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 272,500
6 sales · Mean £ 267,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN43 5AW is moderate at 60 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
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
20 nearby- Albion Convenience Store0.8 km
- Apres Chocolat0.5 km
- Beach Bakery0.8 km
- Best Health Food Shop0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Bridge Inn Bartley Kitchen0.5 km
- Crown & Anchor0.5 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.5 km
- Ferry Inn0.5 km
- Piston Broke0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Artisan Cafe0.4 km
- Calcutta 160.5 km
- Chambers Bistro0.5 km
- Drift0.4 km
- Dunelm Mill0.7 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Premier Maxi's Supermarket0.5 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Blundens0.5 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Cotts & Linz Ice Cream Cafe0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Gusto Pizza Pasta0.3 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreham-By-Sea0.2 km
- Southwick2.7 km
- Lancing3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Shoreham-by-Sea Railway Station0.2 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea Railway Station0.2 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station0.2 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station0.2 km
- Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN435AW · Data under Open Government Licence