BN43 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Sussex Wharf, 0.3km from Shoreham-by-Sea in Shoreham-by-Sea. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, down 34.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BN43 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00167747 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUSSEX WHARF, BN43 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX WHARF, BN43 5BJ.
216
39
£ 45,700 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN43 5BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BN43 5BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £252k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £252k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 34.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN43 5BJ. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 241,500
20 sales · Mean £ 240,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN43 5BJ has low crime rates — 14 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
Shoreham Beach Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
Shoreham Academy
Buckingham Park Primary School
Glebe Primary School
Swiss Gardens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Albion Convenience Store0.9 km
- Beach Bakery0.9 km
- Palate Bottle Shop1.0 km
- Sussex Food Markets Ltd.0.3 km
- The Beach Shop0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Duke Of Wellington0.7 km
- The Harbour Club (bar)0.3 km
- Waterside Inn0.9 km
- Shoreham Rowing Club0.2 km
- Shoreham Sailing Club (Bar)0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Artisan Cafe1.0 km
- Dunelm Mill0.5 km
- Into The Blue0.9 km
- Mano A Mano kitchen0.7 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Cotts & Linz Ice Cream Cafe0.9 km
- Gusto Pizza Pasta1.0 km
- Loon Fung Take Away0.9 km
- Middletons Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Amin's0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreham-By-Sea0.9 km
- Southwick1.7 km
- Fishersgate2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Winterton Way0.1 km
- Amenity Tip0.2 km
- Amenity Tip0.2 km
- Harbour Club0.3 km
- Travis Perkins0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN435BJ · Data under Open Government Licence