Church House Close is in Southwick, Brighton and in Adur district. BN42 4WQ 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 Church House Close, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4WQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN42 4WP, BN42 4QU, BN42 4WA, BN42 4WE, BN42 4QL, BN42 4QD, BN42 4WB, BN42 4QJ, BN42 4QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN42 4WQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.3% | 41.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 39.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.3% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 3.8% | -5.5% | 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 | 37.9% | 43.7% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 35.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 25.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 12.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 16.6% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 21.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 88.3% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 92.8% | 88.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 87.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church House Close was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Eastbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church House Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Eastbrook and the 96th lowest crime rate of 206 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Church House Close, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,650 | 2023-07-20 | £312,652 |
| 3 Church House Close, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2002-09-26 | £535,587 |
| 2 Church House Close, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2002-07-19 | £441,411 |
| 3 Church House Close, Brighton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2001-06-22 | £424,775 |
BN42 4WQ 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 4WQ 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Primary School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Hall First School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mile Oak Primary School Graham Avenue , Portslade BN41 2WN | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmbush Primary School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community 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 | 874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Community Middle School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | - not rated | 2,910 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 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Community College Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Manor Community College Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Micro-School 221 Manor Hall Road , BN42 4NR | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downs Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sellaby House 126 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1UB | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite Bites | Southwick Christian Community Church, 1 - 5 Roman Crescent | 720 yd | |
| Hove Deep Sea Anglers | Western Esplanade, Hove | 839 yd | |
| Resource Centre | 55 Drove Road, Portslade | 892 yd | |
| Emmaus | Drove Road, Portslade | 892 yd | |
| Valley Wok | 104 Valley Road, Portslade | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Romans Hotel | The Romans Hotel Manor Hall Road | 799 yd | |
| Victoria Public House | 1 Victoria Road, Portslade | 839 yd | |
| Mile Oak Inn | Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 863 yd | |
| Champion House Social Club | Champion House Social Club, 9 Southdown Road | 961 yd | |
| St George PH (Wet Sales) | 29 High Street, Portslade | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillies Indian Cuisine | 5, Windmill Parade, 163 - 183 Old Shoreham Road | 349 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 8, Windmill Parade, 163 - 183 Old Shoreham Road | 349 yd | |
| Mr Bob | 4 Drove Crescent, Portslade | 769 yd | |
| Rainbow House | 4, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 790 yd | |
| Southwick Fish Bar | 6, The Broadway Manor Hall Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Mile Oak Road, Portslade | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southwick Hill Recreation Ground SOUTHWICK HILL REC SOUTHWICK HILL REC DOWNS WAY | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Quayside Recreation Ground Upper Kingston Lane | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy MANOR HALL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 858 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Southwick) SOUTHWICK LEISURE CENTRE SOUTHWICK LEISURE CENTRE OLD BARN WAY | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,070 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.