BN43 5DY is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Shoreham Beach in Shoreham-by-Sea. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
For families considering a move, BN43 5DY represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN43 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00159930 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN43 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN43 5DY.
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47
£ 45,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN43 5DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 47, BN43 5DY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN43 5DY. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN43 5DY is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swiss Gardens Primary School
Buckingham Park Primary School
Shoreham Beach Primary School
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Albion Convenience Store0.6 km
- Apres Chocolat0.2 km
- Beach Bakery0.6 km
- Beach Green Stores0.9 km
- Best Health Food Shop0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Bridge Inn Bartley Kitchen0.1 km
- Crown & Anchor0.2 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.6 km
- Ferry Inn0.2 km
- Piston Broke0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Artisan Cafe0.3 km
- Calcutta 160.1 km
- Chambers Bistro0.1 km
- Drift0.2 km
- Dunelm Mill0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
- Premier Maxi's Supermarket0.2 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Beach Deli0.9 km
- Blundens0.1 km
- Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Cotts & Linz Ice Cream Cafe0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreham-By-Sea0.4 km
- Southwick2.9 km
- Lancing3.3 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- Ropetackle0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Ropetackle0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN435DY · Data under Open Government Licence