BN42 4BR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Kingston by Sea in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4BR are sourced from Output Area E00159971 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN42 4BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN42 4BR.
288
49
£ 42,000 /yr
35%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 49, BN42 4BR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4BR. The average age is 49.3. 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)
BN42 4BR 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.
school Local Schools
Glebe Primary School
Shoreham Academy
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Herons Dale School
Holmbush Primary Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.5 km
- Parish's0.4 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.4 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.4 km
- Victory Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Cricketers0.4 km
- Royal George1.0 km
- Shoreham Rowing Club1.0 km
- Shoreham Sailing Club (Bar)0.9 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.6 km
- Nutmeg's Cafe1.0 km
- Port Kitchen0.5 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.3 km
- Ali Baba0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bake Out0.5 km
- Rainbow House0.9 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.5 km
- Southwick Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.5 km
- Fishersgate1.7 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Spinnals Grove0.1 km
- Spinnals Grove0.1 km
- Rectory Close0.2 km
- Church Lane0.2 km
- Ashcroft0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424BR · Data under Open Government Licence