Postcode BN42 4QU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hillside is £47,000 per year. The nearest station is Southwick located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Mile Oak Road Open Space.
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 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.5% 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 of residents in Hillside is £47,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN42 4QU.
Hillside near BN42 4QU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Southwick | N/A | Walking directions to Southwick |
| 0.8 mi | Fishersgate | N/A | Walking directions to Fishersgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mile Oak Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Mile Oak Road Open Space |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Hillside area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £219,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £482,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hillside
In the BN42 4QU postcode area, located within Hillside, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN42 4QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Hillside, Adur, BN42 4QB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Valley Road, Brighton and Hove, BN41 2TQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | D'Cruze Decorating | 340 Mile Oak Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2RA | Walking directions to D'Cruze Decorating |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.