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BN42 Area Report

Adur

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£407,334
Median Price
Postcode district (BN42)
AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (BN42)
13
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.7/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in BN42

Rental Yield
5
Price Growth
5.4
Safety
5.5
Schools
7.3
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (BN42)

Typical crime levels for this region.

165
Crimes/month
150
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-04: 0
2025-05: 172
2025-06: 192
2025-07: 226
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 149
2025-10: 186
2025-11: 187
2025-12: 175
2026-01: 160
2026-02: 166
2026-03: 170
2025-042026-03

↑ 41% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Adur)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Adur has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
6
employment
6
education
5
health
7
crime
6
housing
8
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Adur (the HPI is only published at LAD level). BN42 spans 2 local authorities; Adur is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the BN42-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£370,819
Adur average
-0.5%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£622,354
Detached
£432,673
Semi-Detached
£358,307
Terraced
£211,844
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £139,063
01/12/2003: £166,099
01/12/2004: £186,251
01/12/2005: £183,948
01/12/2006: £199,663
01/12/2007: £228,255
01/12/2008: £192,242
01/12/2009: £195,196
01/12/2010: £203,887
01/12/2011: £206,707
01/12/2012: £208,729
01/12/2013: £225,815
01/12/2014: £253,946
01/12/2015: £275,539
01/12/2016: £298,960
01/12/2017: £309,039
01/12/2018: £318,591
01/12/2019: £320,937
01/12/2020: £329,831
01/12/2021: £354,470
01/12/2022: £380,466
01/12/2023: £361,346
01/12/2024: £372,507
01/12/2025: £370,819
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

7
Primary
2
Secondary
2
Independent
2
Special
13
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 13 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in BN42 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£500,000
108 sales
Semi-detached
£440,000
249 sales
Terraced
£387,500
110 sales
Flat
£230,000
90 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Adur. For the headline BN42 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.5%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Adur
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 5m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3m and height of eaves of the extension 3m
    Prior not required - prior approval not requiredAWDM/0983/25
  2. Sept 2025 · PLANNING
    Extensions to the side and rear, including roof extension to form gable end. Existing and extended roof space to be used as accommodation with dormers to the front and rear. Front porch.
    ApproveAWDM/0837/25
  3. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
    Vehicle access and hardstanding
    ApproveAWDM/0899/25
  4. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
    Application for Listed Building Consent for proposed repairs to windows, timber surrounds, decorative shutters and timber front door surround and hood on the front of the property.
    ApproveAWDM/0963/25
  5. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
    Single storey rear infill extension
    ApproveAWDM/0816/25
  6. Aug 2025 · PLANNING
    Proposed two storey side extension and rear dormer (amendment to previously approved AWDM/2114/21)
    ApproveAWDM/0361/25
  7. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to fell and replace three Leylandii trees T1 T2 and T3 in the Southwick Conservation Area.
    ApproveAWDM/0620/25
  8. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed room in roof consisting of rear dormer with rooflights in front roofslope
    ApproveAWDM/0834/25
  9. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Listed Building Consent for removal of existing ground floor WC and shower provision. Relocate Shower and WC to first floor and replacement stairs.
    ApproveAWDM/0735/25
  10. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed rooms in roof consisting of new rear dormer window and rooflight at the front. Removal of chimney, and vertical extension of soil vent pipe.
    ApproveAWDM/0663/25
  11. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Raised terrace to south elevation
    ApproveAWDM/0646/25
  12. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Single storey rear extension
    ApproveAWDM/0673/25
  13. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Single storey infill rear extension.
    ApproveAWDM/0609/25
  14. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Single storey flat roofed rear extension
    ApproveAWDM/0754/25
  15. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Front Dormer
    ApproveAWDM/0670/25
  16. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to fell and replace three Cypress trees T1 T2 and T3 one Damson tree T4 and one Holly T5 in the Southwick Conservation Area.
    ApproveAWDM/0603/25
  17. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Application for consent under Adur Tree Preservation Order No.162-1-82 of 1982 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 2 to 3 metres, crown lift up to 7 metres and crown thin 10 to 15% one Lime tree T14.
    ApproveAWDM/0213/25
  18. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Demolition of existing rear lean-to and erection of new single storey rear infill extension. Conversion of existing garage structure to form home gym and home office. Insertion of new windows, rooflights and side access door.
    ApproveAWDM/0674/25
  19. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Single storey rear extension.
    ApproveAWDM/0468/25
  20. Jul 2025 · PLANNING
    Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to fell and replace one Norway Maple tree in the Southwick Conservation Area.
    ApproveAWDM/0640/25

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
20
applications within 500m
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.162/3/76 (SW) of 1976 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 1 metre and crown thin up to 10 to 15% one Pine tree T1 and to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 1 metre and remove deadwood Pine tree T2.
Approve9m away
Retention of fence to north and east of site (retrospective).
Approve9m away
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to fell and replace one Cherry tree in the Southwick Conservation Area.
Approve27m away
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce radial spread by up to 1.5 metres, one Norway Maple tree T1 in the Southwick Conservation Area.
Approve27m away
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to fell and replace one Norway Maple tree in the Southwick Conservation Area.
Approve27m away
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Southwick
    Planning restrictions may apply
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    25/100

    Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

    Within ½ mile:11 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.5°C
    Avg Temperature
    990mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2989h
    Sunshine/Year
    25.1 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: August
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: April
    Now: 14.6°C, OvercastHumidity: 72%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    45 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.7/5
    Average Rating
    93%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    45
    Total Establishments
    Southwick Methodist ChurchOther catering premises
    5/5
    Lite BitesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Romans Care HomeCaring Premises
    5/5
    Champion House Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Rainbow HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    11m
    Moderateabove sea level

    At 11m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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