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About

St Nicolas ward encompasses the northern section of Shoreham-by-Sea, situated between the River Adur and the A27 trunk road. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from post-war terraces to modern developments. Its layout is defined by several main roads that channel traffic toward the town centre and the coast.

The ward includes the expansive Buckingham Park, a significant green space with sports facilities. Industrial estates are located along the western edge near the river. The historic St Nicolas Church, which gives the ward its name, sits near the southern boundary, close to the older part of Shoreham.

Area overview

On average St Nicolas has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Nicolas is £59,923 per year. There are 2 schools in St Nicolas: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Nicolas is home to around 4,122 people, with a population density of about 4,706.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Nicolas Population
4,122
Population density
4,706.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.4(-2%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.16(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.88(-40%)
Public order
2.91(-52%)
Other theft
1.7(-70%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,677
89.25%
Other White
168
4.08%
Irish
62
1.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
39
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.85%
Total population: 4,120

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,434
41.84%
Level 3 (A level)
518
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
473
13.8%
No qualifications
451
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
286
8.35%
Total 16+ residents: 3,427

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
924
50.8%
Owns with a mortgage
573
31.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
186
10.23%
Social rents from council
78
4.29%
Other forms of private rent
28
1.54%
Total households: 1,819

Property prices in St Nicolas

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in St Nicolas area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,197,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Nicolas 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 Nicolas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£603,750
Flats12£237,500
Semi-Detached15£527,500
Terraced9£440,000

10 years median price trend in St Nicolas

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

All postcodes in St Nicolas

BN435GL

Buckingham Avenue

BN435WL

Connaught Avenue

BN435QA

Upper Shoreham Road

BN435AF

Oxen Avenue

BN435TB

Buckingham Street

BN435SF

Frampton Place

BN435NA

Mill Lane

BN435NP

Adur Road

BN435NT

Lesser Foxholes

BN435AL

Southdown Road

BN435NH

St Nicolas Lane

BN435WH

Swiss Gardens

BN435GJ

The Avenue

BN435NG

Steyning Road

BN435PQ

The Rowans

BN435UD

Buckingham Road

BN435WW

Rope Walk

BN435AZ

Windlesham Gardens

BN435LA

Victoria Road

BN435NW

The Paddock

BN435TD

Old Shoreham Road

BN435TY

Hamfield Avenue

BN435WS

Victoria Road

BN435AX

Ravens Road

BN435NN

Adur Avenue

BN435AB

Mill Lane

BN435QS

Salt Marsh Road

BN435NE

Upper Shoreham Road

BN435WP

Connaught Avenue

BN435AQ

Raven's Road

BN435AH

The Close

BN435QP

Salt Marsh Road

BN435AP

Northbourne Close

BN435NF

Upper Shoreham Road

BN435WY

Greenacres

BN435AA

Queens Place

BN435NY

Connaught Avenue

BN435QD

Upper Shoreham Road

BN435QR

Salt Marsh Road

BN435TQ

Freehold Street

BN435ND

Upper Shoreham Road

BN435QQ

Salt Marsh Road

BN435NL

Adur Avenue

BN435QJ

Salt Marsh Road

BN435AE

Windlesham Road

BN435QL

Salt Marsh Road

BN435AD

Windlesham Gardens

BN435WN

Colvill Avenue

BN435AY

Southdown Road

BN435NR

Valentine Close

BN435GH

Downsway

BN435AN

Southdown Road

BN435UA

Buckingham Road

BN435UT

Orchard Close

BN435WQ

Upper Shoreham Road

BN435AG

Mill Lane

BN435QB

Upper Shoreham Road

BN435XL

Greenacres

BN435NS

Overmead

BN435TE

Old Shoreham Road

BN435AS

Oxen Avenue

BN435TF

Old Shoreham Road

BN435AW

Ravens Road

BN435WR

Victoria Road

BN435AR

Shoreham Court

BN435NJ

The Street

BN435WT

Raven's Road

BN435NU

Lodge Court

BN435QN

Lagoon Way

BN435AT

Queens Place

BN435NB

Upper Shoreham Road

BN435AJ

Ravens Road

BN435AU

Queens Place

BN435NQ

Erringham Road

BN435TZ

Buckingham Road

BN435WJ

Connaught Avenue

BN435WE

Hebe Road

BN435UB

Buckingham Road

Data Sources

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