BN43 5DS is a mixed residential area on Town Quay, 0.4km from Shoreham Beach in Shoreham-by-Sea. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN43 5DS offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, down 4.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN43 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00184813 (shared with 209 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWN QUAY, BN43 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN QUAY, BN43 5DS.
110
46
£ 45,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN43 5DS spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN43 5DS. The average age is 45.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 305,000
4 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN43 5DS is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swiss Gardens Primary School
Shoreham Beach Primary School
Buckingham Park Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Albion Convenience Store0.5 km
- Apres Chocolat0.2 km
- Beach Bakery0.5 km
- Beach Green Stores0.8 km
- Best Health Food Shop0.3 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bridge Inn Bartley Kitchen0.1 km
- Crown & Anchor0.1 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.6 km
- Ferry Inn0.2 km
- Piston Broke0.1 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Artisan Cafe0.3 km
- Calcutta 160.2 km
- Chambers Bistro0.0 km
- Drift0.2 km
- Dunelm Mill0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.1 km
- Premier Maxi's Supermarket0.1 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Beach Deli0.8 km
- Blundens0.1 km
- Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Cotts & Linz Ice Cream Cafe0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreham-By-Sea0.5 km
- Southwick2.9 km
- Lancing3.3 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Footbridge0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Footbridge0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN435DS · Data under Open Government Licence