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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
79
Deprivation level
7/10
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
48.52(+505%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.19(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.39(+85%)
Public order
12.99(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.7(+66%)
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

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £371,500 in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Mary's 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 St Mary's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£665,000
Flats18£268,625
Semi-Detached6£630,750
Terraced20£382,500

10 years median price trend in St Mary's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.

All postcodes in St Mary's

BN435UN

The Martlets

BN436DN

Ham Road

BN435TA

Old Shoreham Road

BN435UP

Nicolson Drive

BN436WG

Gordon Road

BN439EJ

Brunswick Road

BN439FG

Brunswick Road

BN435WU

Pond Road

BN436WF

Gordon Road

BN436AZ

Coral Close

BN436PU

Eastern Close

BN436PH

Park Avenue

BN436AX

Rainbow Square

BN436PN

Adur Drive

BN436PQ

Corbyn Crescent

BN435DB

High Street

BN435UL

The Kestrels

BN435ET

Ropetackle

BN435XN

Brunswick Road

BN436NS

Middle Road

BN436PA

Ham Road

BN435PY

Little High Street

BN435UQ

The Curlews

BN435WF

West Street

BN436PW

Eastern Avenue

BN436QG

Dolphin Road

BN439FR

Brunswick Road

BN436AU

Southlands Way

BN435UU

Brunswick Road

BN435UX

The Finches

BN436LT

Kingsland Close

BN436QB

Brighton Road

BN436RA

New Road

BN436RJ

Brighton Road

BN436RZ

New Road

BN435WX

Brunswick Road

BN436DS

St Mary's

BN436PD

Eastern Avenue

BN436PP

Middle Road

BN436QA

Dolphin Mews

BN436RR

Surry Street

BN435DL

John Street

BN435US

Pond Road

BN435DH

Ship Street

BN439EW

Brunswick Road

BN436AT

St Giles Close

BN439FU

Brunswick Road

BN439GE

Brunswick Road

BN439GL

Brunswick Road

BN439GQ

Brunswick Road

BN439GR

Brunswick Road

BN439GS

Brunswick Road

BN439GT

Brunswick Road

BN439SA

Pond Road

BN439SG

Pond Road

BN439SH

Pond Road

BN439SL

Pond Road

BN439SP

Pond Road

BN439SQ

Pond Road

BN439SR

Pond Road

BN439SS

Pond Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.