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About

Hillside ward occupies the northern and inland section of the Adur district in West Sussex. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and quieter suburban streets. It sits on the higher ground overlooking the coastal plain and the River Adur estuary, providing a distinct separation from the more urbanised seaside communities. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Fishersgate and is bordered by the A27 trunk road, which defines much of its southern boundary.

The landscape is shaped by its position on the South Downs, with streets following the contours of the slopes. A notable local feature is the old Shoreham Airport, with its historic art deco terminal building, situated on the ward's southern edge. Open spaces like Hillside Park offer green areas amidst the housing. The area functions largely as a commuter base, with residential life centred around local schools, shops, and community facilities rather than tourist attractions.

Area overview

On average Hillside has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 12.1% 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. The median sale price in Hillside is £437,250 (around £415 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £396,250 and £498,713. There are 1 schools in Hillside: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hillside is home to around 4,480 people, with a population density of about 794.3 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hillside Population
4,480
Population density
794.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.11(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-38%)
Other theft
7.14(+27%)
Shoplifting
5.13(-36%)
Public order
4.46(-27%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,911
87.3%
Other White
114
2.54%
Other
86
1.92%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
52
1.16%
Irish
41
0.92%
Total population: 4,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
834
22.61%
Level 4 qualifications or above
824
22.34%
Level 3 (A level)
637
17.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
571
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
462
12.53%
Total 16+ residents: 3,688

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
734
41.03%
Owns with a mortgage
660
36.89%
Social rents from council
222
12.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
127
7.1%
Other forms of private rent
25
1.4%
Total households: 1,789

Property prices in Hillside

Median price: £437,250
Price per sq ft: £415
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £396K – £499K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £437,250 (about £415 per square foot) in Hillside area, with individual transactions ranging from £217,000 up to £690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£475,000£439
Semi-Detached27£435,000£420
Terraced12£432,250£396

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hillside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£371,250£202,000£325,475£295,950
2017£375,000£192,750£345,000£295,000
2018£379,950£224,000£350,000£301,500
2019£365,000£162,500£333,750£310,000
2020£357,500£197,250£339,950£295,500
2021£447,500£213,000£395,000£370,000
2022£484,500£228,000£502,550£407,500
2023£494,950£245,000£407,500£390,000
2024£455,000—£400,000£336,250
2025£480,000£228,000£432,500£450,000
2026£450,500—£470,000£432,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£358£313£341£377
2017£358£343£379£293
2018£475£315£351£372
2019£429£195£350£337
2020£396£301£358£339
2021£398£327£407£371
2022£492£372£431£460
2023£460£342£461£405
2024£448—£430£323
2025£477£298£410£363
2026£471—£416£398
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Adur district.

Band A£1,699
Band B£1,982
Band C£2,265
Band D£2,548
Band E£3,115
Band F£3,681
Band G£4,247
Band H£5,097

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hillside ward.

Local councillors

Rhys Bradley Grinstead

Hillside - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Hillside

Is Hillside safe?

Hillside records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hillside?

The median sale price in Hillside is £437,250 (about £415 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hillside?

Hillside has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Hillside?

Hillside scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hillside sits around rank 20,699 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hillside?

The average household income in Hillside is around £55,350 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hillside?

Hillside is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rhys Bradley Grinstead (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Hillside

BN424WG

Cromleigh Way

BN436TJ

Hawkins Road

BN424LL

St Louie Close

BN436TP

Hawkins Crescent

BN424RQ

Queens Road

BN424LS

Old Shoreham Road

BN436TL

Hawkins Close

BN424WD

Downsway

BN424RN

Downland Avenue

BN424QB

Old Shoreham Road

BN424RS

Wilby Avenue

BN424RP

Windmill Road

BN424QP

Mile Oak Crescent

BN424RE

Upper Kingston Lane

BN424PT

Prince Charles Close

BN424RW

Millcroft Gardens

BN424RJ

Kings Road

BN424QT

Highdown

BN424QL

Eastbank

BN424YN

Upper Kingston Lane

BN424QD

Hillside

BN424YB

Paythorne Close

BN424YJ

Hill Farm Way

BN424RR

The Drive

BN424WJ

Overhill

BN424QQ

Ridgeway Close

BN424RX

Downland Avenue

BN424WP

Upton Avenue

BN436TH

Hawkins Road

BN424QR

Ridgeway

BN424QG

Mile Oak Road

BN424YF

Whitelot Way

BN424QF

Mile Oak Road

BN424WL

Overhill

BN424YD

Holmbush Way

BN424LR

Old Shoreham Road

BN424QE

Mile Oak Road

BN424RD

Old Shoreham Road

BN424RF

Downland Avenue

BN424WE

Downsway

BN424YQ

Whitelot Close

BN424PS

Prince Charles Close

BN424QJ

Greenways

BN424WH

Overhill

BN424RT

Lower Drive

BN424QW

Highdown Close

BN424QN

Fairdene

BN436TT

Holmbush Close

BN424WQ

Church House Close

BN436TN

Hawkins Crescent

BN424QS

Highdown

BN424WB

Downsway

BN424QU

Summersdeane

BN436TG

Upper Kingston Lane

BN424YA

Holmbush Way

BN436TF

Mulberry Close

BN424WN

Overhill

BN424YE

Holmbush Way

BN436TE

Kingston Broadway

BN424WA

Downsway

BN424JD

The Glebe

BN424RG

Downland Avenue

BN424YG

Hill Farm Way

BN424WF

Downsway

BN424QH

Mile Oak Road

BN424YL

Oakapple Road

BN424PQ

Prince Charles Close

BN424RL

Downland Avenue

BN424RU

Millcroft Avenue

BN424RB

Old Shoreham Road

BN424LP

Old Shoreham Road

BN424YP

Upper Kingston Lane

BN424RY

Downland Avenue

BN424RH

Downland Close

BN424PR

Prince Charles Close

BN424YH

Hill Farm Way

BN424PU

Prince Charles Close