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BN42 4WF

Downsway

Hillside

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Detailed insights for BN42 4WF

Overview

Postcode BN42 4WF 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 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 nearest station is Southwick, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mile Oak Road Open Space.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Hillside has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% 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

15.9%

Approximately 15.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN42 4WF.

Flood risk

No risk

Hillside near BN42 4WF 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN42 4WF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Southwick

N/A

Walking directions to Southwick

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN42 4WF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMile Oak Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Mile Oak Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
66.3 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
275
93.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.05%
Irish
3
1.02%
Other White
3
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
24.3%
No qualifications
59
23.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
19.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.15%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
51
38.64%
Social rents from council
21
15.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.03%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Hillside

Median price£435,000
Price per sq ft£410
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £502K

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.

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£494,950£460
Semi-Detached28£425,000£410
Terraced7£425,000£404
Flats3£228,000£298

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£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
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£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
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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN42 4WF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN42 4WF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Dec 2025132, Downsway, Brighton, BN42 4WFSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
30 Oct 2025156, Downsway, Brighton, BN42 4WFSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
23 Jan 202631, Cromleigh Way, Brighton, BN42 4WGSemi-DetachedFreehold£382,000
23 Jan 20269, Cromleigh Way, Brighton, BN42 4WGTerracedFreehold£425,000
06 Jun 202517, Cromleigh Way, Brighton, BN42 4WGSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the BN42 4WF postcode area, located within Hillside, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN42 4WF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableHerons Dale SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHolmbush Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryPortslade Aldridge Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN42 4WF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN42 4WF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisHillside, Adur, BN42 4QBWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Adur district (2025-26).

Band A£1,622
Band B£1,892
Band C£2,162
Band D£2,433
Band E£2,973
Band F£3,514
Band G£4,054
Band H£4,865

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 4WF, 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 4WF

Is BN42 4WF (Hillside) safe?

The area around BN42 4WF 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN42 4WF?

The median sale price around BN42 4WF in Hillside is £435,000 (about £410 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN42 4WF?

There are 12 schools close to BN42 4WF, including Herons Dale School (Good), Holmbush Primary Academy (Good) and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN42 4WF?

The closest station to BN42 4WF is Southwick, about 1,569 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN42 4WF?

BN42 4WF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

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.