BN42 4DF is a safe, established residential area on Water Dyke Avenue, 0.7km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Southwick Green ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
For families considering a move, BN42 4DF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, down 34.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00159970 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER DYKE AVENUE, BN42 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER DYKE AVENUE, BN42 4DF.
280
44
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4DF 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.
Area Character
BN42 4DF is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £430k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 34.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4DF. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 327,500
6 sales · Mean £ 363,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN42 4DF has low crime rates — 47 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.7 km
- Parish's0.3 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.3 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.3 km
- W H Smiths0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.2 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.3 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.1 km
- Champion House Social Club0.5 km
- Ship Inn0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.4 km
- Port Kitchen0.3 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.1 km
- Ali Baba0.3 km
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bake Out0.3 km
- Chillies Indian1.0 km
- Fortune Inn1.0 km
- Rainbow House0.8 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.3 km
- Fishersgate1.5 km
- Shoreham-By-Sea2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Green0.1 km
- Southwick Green0.1 km
- Shoreham Terminal0.1 km
- Shoreham Terminal0.2 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424DF · Data under Open Government Licence