Postcode report
Is BN42 4NY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BN42 4NY: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN42 4NY is a postcode in Eastbrook, Adur, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN42 4NY, then scores the surrounding small area 41/100 - bottom 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN42 4NY are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN42 4NY is based on Adur 004 Census 2021. It covers 10,526 residents, 3,569 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 27% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near BN42 4NY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN42 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £476k from 91 rolling sales, up 9.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN42 4NY can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN42 4NY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN42 4NY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,058 planning applications, 26 HMO licences, 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN42 4NY
Is BN42 4NY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 41/100 (bottom 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN42 4NY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN42 4NY?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near BN42 4NY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for BN42 4NY?
LocaleIQ matched BN42 4NY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN42 4NY?
The latest median sold price is £476k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN42 4NY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,058 planning records, 26 HMO licences, 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.