Postcode BN42 4LS is located in an urban city, within the Hillside ward of Adur in the South East region, and forms part of the Hillside area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hillside is £55,350 per year. The nearest station is Southwick, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Southwick Recreation Ground.
Hillside has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Hillside has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hillside is £55,350 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from BN42 4LS.
Hillside near BN42 4LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southwick located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Southwick | N/A | Walking directions to Southwick |
| 0.6 mi | Fishersgate | N/A | Walking directions to Fishersgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southwick Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Southwick Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Mile Oak Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mile Oak Road Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Cross Road Rest Garden | Small | Walking directions to Cross Road Rest Garden |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £410 per square foot) in Hillside area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £494,950 | £460 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £425,000 | £410 |
| Terraced | 7 | £425,000 | £404 |
| Flats | 3 | £228,000 | £298 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £371,250 | £202,000 | £325,475 | £296,475 |
| 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 | £485,000 | £228,000 | £437,250 | £469,750 |
| 2026 | £476,000 | — | £470,000 | £425,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £358 | £313 | £341 | £384 |
| 2017 | £358 | £343 | £383 | £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 | £480 | £298 | £410 | £379 |
| 2026 | £460 | — | £403 | £410 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN42 4LS.
In the BN42 4LS postcode area, located within Hillside, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN42 4LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Hillside, Adur, BN42 4QB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Southwick Square, Adur, BN42 4FB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Little Waitrose | 18 Southwick Square, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4FJ | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.5 mi | MacFarlanes | Southwick Square, Adur, BN42 4FP | Walking directions to MacFarlanes |
| 0.5 mi | Parish's Off Licence & Convenience Store | 40 Southwick Square, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4FJ | Walking directions to Parish's Off Licence & Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Adur district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN42 4LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rhys Bradley Grinstead
Hillside - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Rutland
East Worthing and Shoreham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN42 4LS records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BN42 4LS in Hillside is £435,000 (about £410 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to BN42 4LS, including Eastbrook Primary Academy (Outstanding), Peter Gladwin Primary School (Good) and Hove Micro-School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN42 4LS is Southwick, about 921 m away.
BN42 4LS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,975 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for East Worthing and Shoreham covering BN42 4LS is Tom Rutland (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rhys Bradley Grinstead (Reform UK).
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.