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About

The Hillside area lies on the northern edge of Adur district, characterised by its elevated position above the coastal plain. The residential streets are primarily lined with post-war housing, offering views over the rooftops towards the Adur River valley. It functions mainly as a quiet, suburban neighbourhood, with local convenience shops and schools serving the community. The topography creates a distinct separation from the more industrial and port-related activities found closer to the shoreline.

A network of public footpaths connects the area to the surrounding South Downs, providing direct access to open downland. The local recreation ground is a focal point for casual sports and gatherings. Transport links are straightforward, with reliable bus services descending the hill towards Shoreham-by-Sea town centre and its railway station. The overall atmosphere is residential and settled, defined by its geography and proximity to the national park.

Area overview

On average Hillside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hillside is £55,350 per year. There are 4 schools in Hillside: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hillside is home to around 9,095 people, with a population density of about 1,392.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hillside Population
9,095
Population density
1,392.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.77(-31%)
Shoplifting
7.15(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.04(-43%)
Other theft
4.4(-22%)
Public order
4.18(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,001
87.97%
Other White
286
3.14%
Other
159
1.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
95
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
80
0.88%
Total population: 9,095

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,840
24.85%
No qualifications
1,512
20.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,295
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,172
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
867
11.71%
Total 16+ residents: 7,403

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,510
41.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,299
35.96%
Social rents from council
364
10.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
9%
Other forms of private rent
65
1.8%
Total households: 3,612

Property prices in Hillside

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Hillside area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £795,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hillside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£485,000
Semi-Detached67£440,000
Terraced19£385,000
Flats3£228,000

10 years median price trend in Hillside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillside.

All postcodes in Hillside

BN424HQ

Phoenix Way

BN424PS

Prince Charles Close

BN424YP

Upper Kingston Lane

BN424YD

Holmbush Way

BN424TP

Roman Road

BN424NJ

Orchard Close

BN436TA

Upper Shoreham Road

BN424LQ

Old Shoreham Road

BN424YH

Hill Farm Way

BN424TJ

Southwick Street

BN424ND

Manor Hall Road

BN436YG

Clarendon Road

BN424LS

Old Shoreham Road

BN436TP

Hawkins Crescent

BN436YH

Shirley Close

BN424RT

Lower Drive

BN424RJ

Kings Road

BN436TF

Mulberry Close

BN436TJ

Hawkins Road

BN424QR

Ridgeway

BN424LD

Park Way

BN424YE

Holmbush Way

BN424QN

Fairdene

BN424LN

Old Shoreham Road

BN424WF

Downsway

BN424RG

Downland Avenue

BN424NF

Manor Hall Road

BN424WE

Downsway

BN424QS

Highdown

BN424TQ

Green Field Close

BN424RF

Downland Avenue

BN424QD

Hillside

BN424RU

Millcroft Avenue

BN424NG

Manor Hall Road

BN424QL

Eastbank

BN424WL

Overhill

BN424QB

Old Shoreham Road

BN424BT

Old Dairy Close

BN424BZ

Pipit Mews

BN436BL

Hammy Close

BN424LP

Old Shoreham Road

BN424TT

Southview Road

BN424RW

Millcroft Gardens

BN424RY

Downland Avenue

BN424YA

Holmbush Way

BN424HL

Underdown Road

BN424HP

Phoenix Way

BN424YN

Upper Kingston Lane

BN424WP

Upton Avenue

BN424LG

The Crescent

BN424WG

Cromleigh Way

BN436TH

Hawkins Road

BN424WJ

Overhill

BN424NA

Manor Hall Road

BN424TX

Southview Close

BN424TL

Southwick Street

BN436YB

Kingston Lane

BN424LA

The Crescent

BN424TR

Old Shoreham Road

BN424RS

Wilby Avenue

BN424RE

Upper Kingston Lane

BN424LH

The Crescent

BN424PQ

Prince Charles Close

BN436LB

Buci Crescent

BN424HG

Cross Road

BN424YQ

Whitelot Close

BN424HR

Phoenix Crescent

BN436TN

Hawkins Crescent

BN424YL

Oakapple Road

BN424QU

Summersdeane

BN436YP

Montford Close

BN424QE

Mile Oak Road

BN424HT

Old Shoreham Road

BN424HH

Cross Road

BN436YL

King George Road

BN424YB

Paythorne Close

BN424RQ

Queens Road

BN424LL

St Louie Close

BN424RL

Downland Avenue

BN436TB

Royal George Parade

BN424QW

Highdown Close

BN436TT

Holmbush Close

BN436TE

Kingston Broadway

BN424WH

Overhill

BN424TS

Southview Road

BN424WN

Overhill

BN424QT

Highdown

BN424NB

Manor Hall Road

BN424NQ

Manor Hall Road

BN436YF

Clarendon Road

BN424HJ

Cross Road

BN424WD

Downsway

BN436YN

King George Road

BN424RH

Downland Close

BN424BU

Somerly Gardens

BN424NR

Manor Hall Road

BN424QQ

Ridgeway Close

BN424NE

Milton Drive

BN424YF

Whitelot Way

BN424HS

Old Shoreham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.