The Cotswolds is in Southwick, Brighton and in Adur district. BN42 4GH 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 The Cotswolds, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN42 4FX, BN42 4FZ, BN42 4GD, BN42 4FW, BN42 4FY, BN42 4FR, BN42 4GG, BN42 4HB, BN42 4HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN42 4GH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 52.8% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47.2% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 30.2% | 33% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 47.2% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 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%) 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 | 53.1% | 51.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around BN42 4GH this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 6.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 6.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 17.8% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 50.5% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 92.2% | 94% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 94% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Cotswolds was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Eastbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Cotswolds has the 26th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Eastbrook and the 101st highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchills The Cotswolds, Brighton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £899,950 | 2022-08-19 | £839,299 |
| Cleeve The Cotswolds, Brighton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2021-02-19 | £1,040,787 |
| Cleeve The Cotswolds, Brighton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2019-12-10 | £927,589 |
| Fairford The Cotswolds, Brighton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2011-07-01 | £892,485 |
| Churchills The Cotswolds, Brighton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2010-08-20 | £872,913 |
BN42 4GH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4GH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Primary School Church Lane , Southwick BN42 4GB | 2out of 4 | 182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmbush Primary Academy Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea Sullington Way , BN43 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School Eastern Avenue , BN43 6PE | 3out of 4 | 1,877 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 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 4,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,762 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 | 575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lioncare School 87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD | - not rated | 4,083 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 | 286 yd | |
| Drury Cafe | 19 Southwick Square | 325 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 9 Southwick Square | 357 yd | |
| The Pavilion Cafe | Cricket Pavilion The Green | 359 yd | |
| Lite Bites | Southwick Christian Community Church, 1 - 5 Roman Crescent | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricketers | The Cricketers, 20 The Green | 227 yd | |
| Southwick Beer EnGINe | Southwick Beer Engine, 2 Southwick Square | 264 yd | |
| Southwick Sports and Social Club | Southwick Social Club, 11 The Twitten | 320 yd | |
| Champion House Social Club | Champion House Social Club, 9 Southdown Road | 333 yd | |
| Sussex County Croquet Club | Sussex County Croquet Club Victoria Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Out | 30 Southwick Square | 271 yd | |
| Sandwich in the Square | 27 Southwick Square | 302 yd | |
| The Plaice in the Square | 3 Southwick Square | 373 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 4, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 659 yd | |
| Southwick Fish Bar | 6, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Co Operative Retail Services, 8 - 16 Southwick Square | 264 yd | |
| Co-Op | 1 - 2, Royal George Parade Upper Shoreham Road | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glebe Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Southwick Green The Green | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Sussex County Lawn Tennis Club KINGSTON LANE | tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Shoreham Academy (Closed) Kingston Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Shoreham Academy KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Shoreham Academy Pitches KINGSTON LANE | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Shoreham College ST. JULIANS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy MANOR HALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Southwick Recreation Ground Croft Avenue | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Wadurs) KINGSTON BROADWAY | swimming pool | 959 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.