Prince Charles Close is in Southwick, Brighton and in Adur district. BN42 4PT is located in the Hillside 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 Prince Charles Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN42 4PS, BN42 4PR, BN42 4PQ, BN41 2LS, BN42 4LL, BN42 4LP, BN41 2LT, BN42 4QG, BN42 4LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN42 4PT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 54.7% | 57.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 45.3% | 42.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 | 32.9% | 41.8% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 39.7% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 45.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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 | 29.3% | 25.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 23.3% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 86.6% | 82.7% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 89.9% | 83% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 83% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Charles Close was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% lower than the Eastbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prince Charles Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Eastbrook and the 70th highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Birch Court Prince Charles Close, Brighton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2025-08-01 | £230,148 |
| Flat 4 Birch Court Prince Charles Close, Brighton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-06-25 | £246,445 |
| Flat 7 Birch Court Prince Charles Close, Brighton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2001-02-28 | £217,118 |
| Flat 7 Birch Court Prince Charles Close, Brighton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £26,000 | 1996-06-28 | £149,735 |
BN42 4PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Primary School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Hall First School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Hall Middle School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Community Middle School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | - not rated | 3,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Community College Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Manor Community College Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Micro-School 221 Manor Hall Road , BN42 4NR | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sellaby House 126 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1UB | - not rated | 757 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | - not rated | 998 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 7 Coffee Shop | 7 South Street, Portslade | 515 yd | |
| The Village Fish Bar | 3 South Street, Portslade | 515 yd | |
| Portslade Baptist Church | South Street, Portslade | 517 yd | |
| Resource Centre | 55 Drove Road, Portslade | 552 yd | |
| Emmaus | Drove Road, Portslade | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Romans Hotel | The Romans Hotel Manor Hall Road | 576 yd | |
| Stanley Arms PH | 47 Wolseley Road, Portslade | 579 yd | |
| St George PH (Wet Sales) | 29 High Street, Portslade | 594 yd | |
| Stags Head | 35 - 37 High Street, Portslade | 594 yd | |
| Battle Pub | 77 Trafalgar Road, Portslade | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Bob | 4 Drove Crescent, Portslade | 480 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Cuisine | 5, Windmill Parade, 163 - 183 Old Shoreham Road | 574 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 8, Windmill Parade, 163 - 183 Old Shoreham Road | 574 yd | |
| Southwick Fish Bar | 6, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 614 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 4, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 103 Abinger Road, Portslade | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Sussex Central) WINDLESHAM CLOSE | 575 yd | |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy MANOR HALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Southwick Hill Recreation Ground SOUTHWICK HILL REC SOUTHWICK HILL REC DOWNS WAY | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Southwick) SOUTHWICK LEISURE CENTRE SOUTHWICK LEISURE CENTRE OLD BARN WAY | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| St Nicolas Ce Primary School LOCKS HILL | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Southwick Football Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND OLD BARN WAY | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Adur Indoor Bowling Club Ltd RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND OLD BARN WAY | indoor bowls | 763 yd |
| Southwick Recreation Ground Croft Avenue | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Easthill Park Easthill Way | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Victoria Recreation Ground VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 963 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.