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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

BN424QH

Mile Oak Road

BN424RR

The Drive

BN424WB

Downsway

BN424LT

Old Shoreham Road

BN436TL

Hawkins Close

BN424WA

Downsway

BN424QF

Mile Oak Road

BN424SR

Westmount Close

BN424LR

Old Shoreham Road

BN424NL

Manor Hall Road

BN424PT

Prince Charles Close

BN436YA

Kingston Way

BN424LF

Springate Road

BN424LJ

Hadrian Avenue

BN424HW

Cross Road Close

BN424TY

Roman Crescent

BN436LA

Stoney Lane

BN424JD

The Glebe

BN424RN

Downland Avenue

BN424RB

Old Shoreham Road

BN424HA

Underdown Road

BN424NW

Manor Close

BN424LB

The Crescent

BN424WQ

Church House Close

BN424PU

Prince Charles Close

BN436YE

Franklin Road

BN424QG

Mile Oak Road

BN424QJ

Greenways

BN436YD

Franklin Road

BN424HF

Cross Road

BN424RD

Old Shoreham Road

BN424RX

Downland Avenue

BN424RP

Windmill Road

BN424HN

Underdown Road

BN424YJ

Hill Farm Way

BN436TG

Upper Kingston Lane

BN424BS

Old Dairy Close

BN424PR

Prince Charles Close

BN436BH

Fairfield Close

BN436YJ

Elizabeth Road

BN424TN

Roman Way

BN424LE

Park Way Close

BN424HU

Old Shoreham Road

BN424QP

Mile Oak Crescent

BN424SJ

Kingston Lane

BN424YG

Hill Farm Way

Data Sources

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