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BN42 4RF

Downland Avenue

Hillside

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Detailed insights for BN42 4RF

Overview

Postcode BN42 4RF is located in an urban city, within the Hillside area of Adur in the South East region, and forms part of the Hillside area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hillside is £55,350 per year. The median sale price in Hillside is £437,250 (around £415 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £396,250 and £498,713. The nearest station is Southwick, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cross Road Rest Garden.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Hillside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,582 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hillside has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hillside is £55,350 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from BN42 4RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hillside near BN42 4RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Southwick located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN42 4RF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Southwick

N/A

Walking directions to Southwick

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN42 4RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCross Road Rest GardenSmallWalking directions to Cross Road Rest Garden

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
7,160.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.98(-9%)
Shoplifting
14.18(+78%)
Other theft
12.95(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.86(-20%)
Public order
6.78(+12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
350
88.16%
Other
12
3.02%
Chinese
5
1.26%
Other Asian
5
1.26%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.26%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
81
26.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
19.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
17.15%
No qualifications
48
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
12.62%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
53.03%
Owns outright
48
36.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Hillside

Median price: £437,250
Price per sq ft: £415
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £396K – £499K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £437,250 (about £415 per square foot) in Hillside area, with individual transactions ranging from £217,000 up to £690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£475,000£439
Semi-Detached27£435,000£420
Terraced12£432,250£396

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hillside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£371,250£202,000£325,475£295,950
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£480,000£228,000£432,500£450,000
2026£450,500—£470,000£432,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£358£313£341£377
2017£358£343£379£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£477£298£410£363
2026£471—£416£398
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hillside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN42 4RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN42 4RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Sept 20269, Downland Avenue, Brighton, BN42 4RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
13 Feb 202614, Upper Kingston Lane, Brighton, BN42 4RETerracedFreehold£439,500
09 Jul 202671, Old Shoreham Road, Brighton, BN42 4RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
31 Mar 202659, Old Shoreham Road, Brighton, BN42 4RDTerracedFreehold£366,000
03 Oct 202521, Old Shoreham Road, Brighton, BN42 4RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the BN42 4RF postcode area, located within Hillside, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BN42 4RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryHolmbush Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miSecondaryShoreham AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimaryGlebe Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN42 4RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN42 4RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCraft NewsagentsKingston Broadway, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TEWalking directions to Craft Newsagents
0.4 miCo-op Food1 - 2 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6TBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLondisHillside, Adur, BN42 4QBWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miTesco ExtraUpper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6TDWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Adur district.

Band A£1,699
Band B£1,982
Band C£2,265
Band D£2,548
Band E£3,115
Band F£3,681
Band G£4,247
Band H£5,097

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN42 4RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rhys Bradley Grinstead

Hillside - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Tom Rutland

East Worthing and Shoreham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictAdurE07000223
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast Worthing and ShorehamE14001218
WardHillsideE05007566
ParishAdur, unparished areaE43000147
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HillsideE02006534
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Adur 001CE01031351
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about BN42 4RF

Is BN42 4RF (Hillside) safe?

The area around BN42 4RF records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near BN42 4RF?

The median sale price around BN42 4RF in Hillside is £437,250 (about £415 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN42 4RF?

There are 8 schools close to BN42 4RF, including Holmbush Primary Academy (Good), Shoreham Academy (Outstanding) and Glebe Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN42 4RF?

The closest station to BN42 4RF is Southwick, about 1,130 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN42 4RF?

BN42 4RF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,582 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN42 4RF (Hillside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Worthing and Shoreham covering BN42 4RF is Tom Rutland (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rhys Bradley Grinstead (Reform UK).