The Gardens is in Southwick, Brighton and in Adur district. BN42 4AN is located in the Eastbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Gardens, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN42 4AP, BN42 4AT, BN42 4AL, BN42 4AS, BN42 4AQ, BN42 4AR, BN42 4AB, BN42 4BA, BN42 4BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN42 4AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 39.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 40.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 46% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 15.4% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 12.6% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.5% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 28% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.1% | 87.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 88.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 88.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gardens was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Eastbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Gardens has the 10th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Eastbrook and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 The Gardens, Brighton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-07-28 | £329,624 |
| 28 The Gardens, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £349,411 | 2021-03-23 | £383,994 |
| 84 The Gardens, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2021-03-12 | £387,939 |
| 22 The Gardens, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-11-17 | £401,570 |
| 34 The Gardens, Brighton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-06-02 | £370,678 |
BN42 4AN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Primary Academy Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | 4out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Church Lane , Southwick BN42 4GB | 2out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Community Primary School St Peter's Road , Portslade-By-Sea BN41 1LS | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 2out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Portslade BN41 1LB | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 3,383 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRNK | Southwick Leisure Centre Old Barn Way | 422 yd | |
| Barn Theatre and Barn Cafe | Southwick Community Centre, 24 Southwick Street | 460 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 9 Southwick Square | 468 yd | |
| Drury Cafe | 19 Southwick Square | 501 yd | |
| Mitchells Kitchen @ Adur IBC | Adur Indoor Bowling Club Old Barn Way | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Rangers FC | Football Clubhouse, Southwick Recreation Ground Croft Avenue | 252 yd | |
| Ship Inn | Ship Inn, 9 Southwick Street | 413 yd | |
| Southwick Sports and Social Club | Southwick Social Club, 11 The Twitten | 517 yd | |
| The Romans Hotel | The Romans Hotel Manor Hall Road | 544 yd | |
| Champion House Social Club | Champion House Social Club, 9 Southdown Road | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice in the Square | 3 Southwick Square | 451 yd | |
| Sandwich in the Square | 27 Southwick Square | 524 yd | |
| Southwick Fish Bar | 6, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 544 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 4, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 548 yd | |
| Bake Out | 30 Southwick Square | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co Operative Retail Services, 8 - 16 Southwick Square | 559 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 103 Abinger Road, Portslade | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwick Recreation Ground Croft Avenue | grass pitches | 274 yd |
| Adur Indoor Bowling Club Ltd RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND OLD BARN WAY | indoor bowls | 333 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Southwick) SOUTHWICK LEISURE CENTRE SOUTHWICK LEISURE CENTRE OLD BARN WAY | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Southwick Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND OLD BARN WAY | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy MANOR HALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Fishergate Recreation Ground (Closed) West Road | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Southwick Green The Green | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Sussex County Lawn Tennis Club KINGSTON LANE | tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Glebe Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.