Postcode Analysis Adur, South East

THE GARDENS, BN42 4AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GARDENS, BN42 4AN.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN42 4AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BN42 4AN is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £347k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

BN42 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Gardens, 0.2km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Eastbrook ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.

For families considering a move, BN42 4AN represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00159845 (shared with 6 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 BN42 4AN. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 325,000

2 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Semi-Detached

£ 353,000

3 sales · Mean £ 354,137

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

BN42 4AN has low crime rates — 38 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting15
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Eastbrook Primary Academy

Outstanding409 pupils0.4 km
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Glebe Primary School

Requires Improvement537 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Community Primary School

Requires Improvement165 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Shoreham Academy

Outstanding1787 pupils1.3 km
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School

Good423 pupils1.3 km
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Brackenbury Primary School

Good159 pupils1.3 km
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Peter Gladwin Primary School

Good207 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Parish's0.5 km
  • Southwick Square Meats0.5 km
  • The Southwick Greengrocer0.5 km
  • W H Smiths0.5 km
  • Adur Express Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Cricketers0.6 km
  • Southwick Beer EnGINe0.5 km
  • Sussex County Croquet Club0.8 km
  • Champion House Social Club0.5 km
  • Ship Inn0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Carats Beach Cafe0.7 km
  • Port Kitchen0.5 km
  • The Pavilion Cafe0.6 km
  • East Preston Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Ali Baba0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • The Co-operative1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bake Out0.5 km
  • Chillies Indian0.9 km
  • Fishersgate Kebab House0.6 km
  • Fortune Inn0.9 km
  • Rainbow House0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southwick0.4 km
  • Fishersgate0.8 km
  • Portslade1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Colebrook Road0.1 km
  • Colebrook Road0.2 km
  • The Gardens0.2 km
  • The Gardens0.3 km
  • Southwick Rail Station0.4 km