BN42 4DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Butts Road, 0.5km from Southwick in Southwick (Adur). Administratively it sits within Eastbrook ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN42 4DR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN42 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00159838 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTS ROAD, BN42 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTS ROAD, BN42 4DR.
327
29
£ 42,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN42 4DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN42 4DR has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN42 4DR. The average age is 29.0. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN42 4DR is moderate at 50 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
Eastbrook Primary Academy
Shoreham Academy
St Peter's Community Primary School
Herons Dale School
Holmbush Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Mulberry Stores0.9 km
- Parish's0.3 km
- Southwick Square Meats0.2 km
- The Southwick Greengrocer0.2 km
- W H Smiths0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cricketers0.2 km
- Southwick Beer EnGINe0.2 km
- Sussex County Croquet Club0.4 km
- Champion House Social Club0.4 km
- Ship Inn0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Carats Beach Cafe0.4 km
- Port Kitchen0.1 km
- The Pavilion Cafe0.2 km
- Ali Baba0.2 km
- Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bake Out0.2 km
- Chillies Indian0.9 km
- Fortune Inn0.9 km
- Rainbow House0.6 km
- Sandwich in the Square0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southwick0.1 km
- Fishersgate1.3 km
- Portslade2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Southwick Rail Station0.0 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- Southwick Rail Station0.1 km
- Grange Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN424DR · Data under Open Government Licence