Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

SUSSEX WHARF, BN43 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX WHARF, BN43 5BJ.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN43 5BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BN43 5BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £252k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £252k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 34.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN43 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Sussex Wharf, 0.3km from Shoreham-by-Sea in Shoreham-by-Sea. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 34.2% 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00167747 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN43 5BJ. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 241,500

20 sales · Mean £ 240,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN43 5BJ has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft6
Public order4
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Shoreham Beach Primary School

Good201 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good0.8 km
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St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School

Good0.9 km
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Shoreham Academy

Outstanding1787 pupils1.0 km
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Buckingham Park Primary School

Good551 pupils1.2 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement537 pupils1.3 km
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Swiss Gardens Primary School

Good425 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Albion Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Beach Bakery0.9 km
  • Palate Bottle Shop1.0 km
  • Sussex Food Markets Ltd.0.3 km
  • The Beach Shop0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Duke Of Wellington0.7 km
  • The Harbour Club (bar)0.3 km
  • Waterside Inn0.9 km
  • Shoreham Rowing Club0.2 km
  • Shoreham Sailing Club (Bar)0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Artisan Cafe1.0 km
  • Dunelm Mill0.5 km
  • Into The Blue0.9 km
  • Mano A Mano kitchen0.7 km
  • McDonald's0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Cotts & Linz Ice Cream Cafe0.9 km
  • Gusto Pizza Pasta1.0 km
  • Loon Fung Take Away0.9 km
  • Middletons Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Amin's0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shoreham-By-Sea0.9 km
  • Southwick1.7 km
  • Fishersgate2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Winterton Way0.1 km
  • Amenity Tip0.2 km
  • Amenity Tip0.2 km
  • Harbour Club0.3 km
  • Travis Perkins0.3 km