Postcode BN43 6BL is located in an urban city, within the Southlands area of Adur in the South East region, and forms part of the Hillside area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 Southlands is £362,500 (around £434 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £308,750 and £440,000. The nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Parklands Park.
Hillside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,943 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Hillside has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hillside is £55,350 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN43 6BL.
Hillside near BN43 6BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Shoreham-By-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Shoreham-By-Sea |
| 0.9 mi | Southwick | N/A | Walking directions to Southwick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Parklands Park | Small | Walking directions to Parklands Park |
| 0.4 mi | Park Avenue Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Park Avenue Open Space |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 (about £434 per square foot) in Southlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £513,250 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £400,000 | £472 |
| Terraced | 7 | £315,000 | £418 |
| Flats | 4 | £221,000 | £379 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355,000 | £246,500 | £330,000 | £359,000 |
| 2017 | £405,500 | £265,000 | £359,975 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | £360,000 | £221,500 | £322,500 | £255,000 |
| 2019 | £380,000 | £210,000 | £338,750 | £270,000 |
| 2020 | £358,473 | £266,250 | £335,000 | £288,750 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £240,750 | £385,000 | £331,000 |
| 2022 | £428,000 | £292,825 | £427,888 | £400,000 |
| 2023 | £326,500 | £275,000 | £400,000 | £419,400 |
| 2024 | £460,000 | £290,000 | £388,000 | £357,500 |
| 2025 | £492,875 | £220,000 | £377,500 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | — | £221,000 | £400,000 | £337,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £579 | £355 | £371 | £368 |
| 2017 | £408 | £395 | £395 | £372 |
| 2018 | £412 | £363 | £404 | £327 |
| 2019 | £445 | £306 | £403 | £385 |
| 2020 | £437 | £388 | £379 | £413 |
| 2021 | £512 | £378 | £431 | £347 |
| 2022 | £631 | £411 | £479 | £453 |
| 2023 | £425 | £406 | £472 | £482 |
| 2024 | £486 | £392 | £476 | £410 |
| 2025 | £452 | £343 | £466 | £446 |
| 2026 | — | £384 | £440 | £403 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN43 6BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 19, Hammy Close, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 6, Hammy Close, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 41, Wilmot Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 23, Wilmot Road, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 96, Hammy Lane, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 6BJ | Detached | Freehold | £405,000 |
In the BN43 6BL postcode area, located within Hillside, there are 6 primary and 1 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Shoreham Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holmbush Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jan 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN43 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 - 2 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6TB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6BF | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Craft Newsagents | Kingston Broadway, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TE | Walking directions to Craft Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6TD | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Mulberry Stores | Kent Close, Adur, BN43 6LQ | Walking directions to Mulberry Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Adur district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN43 6BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nigel David Hepworth
Southlands - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Rutland
East Worthing and Shoreham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN43 6BL records about 58 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.
The median sale price around BN43 6BL in Southlands is £362,500 (about £434 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to BN43 6BL, including Shoreham Academy (Outstanding), Holmbush Primary Academy (Good) and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN43 6BL is Shoreham-By-Sea, about 1,411 m away.
BN43 6BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,943 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 BN43 6BL is Tom Rutland (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nigel David Hepworth (Reform UK).