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About

St Mary's ward occupies a central position within the Adur district, situated north of the River Adur and the A27. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from different periods. Its streets are arranged on a gentle slope, with the main thoroughfare of Brighton Road running through it, providing local shops and services. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Fishersgate and extends to the edges of Southwick.

The open space of Buckingham Park serves as a significant green focal point for the community. The local landscape is subtly shaped by the nearby river valley, with some streets offering elevated views across the wider Adur area. The ward's infrastructure supports daily life, with several schools and community facilities present. It functions as a settled residential area with direct connections to larger surrounding towns.

Area overview

On average St Mary's has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Mary's is £57,729 per year. There are 2 schools in St Mary's: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Mary's is home to around 5,235 people, with a population density of about 4,534.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Mary's Population
5,235
Population density
4,534.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
54.44(+582%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.1(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.46(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.84(+84%)
Public order
11.65(+92%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,565
87.2%
Other White
189
3.61%
Bangladeshi
76
1.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.99%
Irish
47
0.9%
Total population: 5,235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,433
33.72%
No qualifications
812
19.11%
Level 3 (A level)
683
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
610
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
414
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 4,250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
721
31.25%
Owns with a mortgage
630
27.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
439
19.03%
Social rents from council
208
9.02%
Other social rented
201
8.71%
Total households: 2,307

Property prices in St Mary's

Median price£331,500
Price per sq ft£404
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £393K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £331,500 (about £404 per square foot) in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Mary's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£542,500£313
Semi-Detached7£439,000£472
Terraced18£383,000£399
Flats31£250,000£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Mary's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,500£245,000£360,000£366,000
2017£710,000£249,500£435,000£335,000
2018£505,000£232,500£385,000£365,000
2019£400,000£274,250£405,000£390,000
2020£585,000£254,000£399,000£347,500
2021£720,000£285,000£450,000£395,000
2022£615,000£302,325£526,000£465,000
2023£715,000£321,000£477,500£422,500
2024£477,500£273,750£447,500£385,000
2025£665,000£262,000£439,000£380,500
2026£435,000£222,500£522,500£463,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£445£356£335£328
2017£502£390£417£396
2018£447£412£368£383
2019£489£424£379£348
2020£477£417£399£401
2021£457£403£405£397
2022£386£412£480£505
2023£549£444£430£458
2024£370£366£431£419
2025£448£426£379£405
2026£168£367£528£439
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Mary's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Mary's in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's

Is St Mary's safe?

St Mary's records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Mary's?

The median sale price in St Mary's is £331,500 (about £404 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St Mary's?

St Mary's has 2 primary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St Mary's?

St Mary's scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Mary's sits around rank 13,883 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 St Mary's?

The average household income in St Mary's is around £57,729 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Mary's?

St Mary's is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jeremy Gardner (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in St Mary's

BN436AZ

Coral Close

BN435WB

Brunswick Road

BN435DL

John Street

BN435WA

Brunswick Road

BN436PF

Park Road

BN436DB

Ham Road

BN436GX

St Giles Close

BN436WP

Rosslyn Road

BN436PU

Eastern Close

BN436PA

Ham Road

BN435DJ

North Street

BN439FN

Brunswick Road

BN436RB

New Road

BN436BX

Buckingham Close

BN435DN

John Street

BN436PG

Park Avenue

BN439SS

Pond Road

BN435UX

The Finches

BN436DA

Tarmount Lane

BN435DB

High Street

BN435ZD

East Street

BN439FG

Brunswick Road

BN436BW

Upper Shoreham Road

BN439GE

Brunswick Road

BN439GL

Brunswick Road

BN435UL

The Kestrels

BN436RA

New Road

BN439SD

Pond Road

BN435DT

Church Street

BN435WD

Western Road

BN436PB

Dolphin Road

BN435ES

Ropetackle

BN436RP

Ham Road

BN435UJ

The Herons

BN436GZ

St Giles Close

BN436AS

Southlands Way

BN435EU

John Street

BN439GQ

Brunswick Road

BN435UQ

The Curlews

BN435DQ

Church Street

BN436PH

Park Avenue

BN436PD

Eastern Avenue

BN435DZ

Ropetackle

BN435ZH

Brunswick Road

BN436AU

Southlands Way

BN436QA

Dolphin Mews

BN435UN

The Martlets

BN439SH

Pond Road

BN436PW

Eastern Avenue

BN436WF

Gordon Road

BN435EJ

Broad Reach Mews

BN436DN

Ham Road

BN435DE

High Street

BN436GU

St Giles Close

BN436WG

Gordon Road

BN435DU

John Street

BN436WE

Gordon Road

BN436WW

Brunswick Road

BN439SQ

Pond Road

BN435DR

Brighton Road

BN436DD

Amber Close

BN436GA

Middle Road

BN435DS

Town Quay

BN435ZA

St Marys Road

BN439EX

Brunswick Road

BN435ER

Old Shoreham Road

BN436RW

Brighton Road

BN439GS

Brunswick Road

BN435UP

Nicolson Drive

BN435QT

High Street

BN435EQ

Little High Street

BN436GY

St Giles Close

BN435DA

High Street

BN436WL

Rosslyn Road

BN435WF

West Street

BN436WH

Gordon Avenue

BN435ZB

St Marys Close

BN436GS

Middle Road

BN435PY

Little High Street

BN439SR

Pond Road

BN436DQ

St Mary's

BN435ET

Ropetackle

BN436RF

Brighton Road

BN439SF

Pond Road

BN436RZ

New Road

BN435EE

High Street

BN436WN

Rosslyn Road

BN435DP

Middle Street

BN436AN

Dolphin Road

BN436PN

Adur Drive

BN436PE

Eastern Avenue

BN436QB

Brighton Road

BN436PJ

Sullington Way

BN435JF

St Mary's

BN435LB

Victoria Road

BN436RN

Brighton Road

BN435EH

Broad Reach Mews

BN435DX

High Street

BN439FR

Brunswick Road

BN435EG

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.