Oldfield Crescent is in Southwick, Brighton and in Adur district. BN42 4GA is located in the Southwick Green 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 Oldfield Crescent, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN42 4FZ, BN42 4GH, BN42 4FX, BN42 4GD, BN42 4HB, BN42 4FW, BN42 4SN, BN42 4HD, BN42 4GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN42 4GA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 48.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN42 4GA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 29.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 57.8% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 4.7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 53.1% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 33.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.9% | 14.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 15.1% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 41.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 96.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 93.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
In 2023, 296 crimes were reported
near Oldfield Crescent .
41% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of BN42 4GA. Click here to see crime on map and more crime statistics for BN42 4GA.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
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 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Oldfield Crescent, Brighton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2022-09-06 | £417,983 |
| 15 Oldfield Crescent, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £756,000 | 2022-05-19 | £754,530 |
| 15 Oldfield Crescent, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-02-26 | £744,272 |
| 9 Oldfield Crescent, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £511,000 | 2020-02-25 | £631,421 |
| 23 Oldfield Crescent, Brighton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-06-28 | £750,385 |
BN42 4GA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
BN42 4GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN42 4GA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Primary School Church Lane , Southwick BN42 4GB | 2out of 4 | 178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmbush Primary Academy Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea Sullington Way , BN43 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School Eastern Avenue , BN43 6PE | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 4,410 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,810 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 | 558 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 4,135 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tavola | 20A Southwick Square | 344 yd | |
| Drury Cafe | 19 Southwick Square | 383 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe | Cricket Pavilion The Green | 395 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 9 Southwick Square | 414 yd | |
| Lite Bites | Southwick Christian Community Church, 1 - 5 Roman Crescent | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers | The Cricketers, 20 The Green | 282 yd | |
| Southwick Beer EnGINe | Southwick Beer Engine, 2 Southwick Square | 322 yd | |
| Southwick Sports and Social Club | Southwick Social Club, 11 The Twitten | 377 yd | |
| Sussex County Croquet Club | Sussex County Croquet Club Victoria Road | 385 yd | |
| Champion House Social Club | Champion House Social Club, 9 Southdown Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Out | 30 Southwick Square | 329 yd | |
| Sandwich in the Square | 27 Southwick Square | 360 yd | |
| The Plaice in the Square | 3 Southwick Square | 431 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 4, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 705 yd | |
| Southwick Fish Bar | 6, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co Operative Retail Services, 8 - 16 Southwick Square | 322 yd | |
| Co-Op | 1 - 2, Royal George Parade Upper Shoreham Road | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebe Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| Southwick Green The Green | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Sussex County Lawn Tennis Club KINGSTON LANE | tennis courts | 332 yd |
| Shoreham Academy (Closed) Kingston Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Shoreham Academy KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Shoreham Academy Pitches KINGSTON LANE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Shoreham College ST. JULIANS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy MANOR HALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Southwick Recreation Ground Croft Avenue | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Wadurs) KINGSTON BROADWAY | swimming pool | 908 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.