Sussex Wharf is in Shoreham-By-Sea and in Adur district. BN43 5BH is located in the Marine electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sussex Wharf, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN43 5PL, BN43 5PN, BN43 5JG, BN43 5BJ, BN43 5JT, BN43 5PJ, BN43 5QF, BN43 5PX, BN43 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN43 5BH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.3% | 54.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 45.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN43 5BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.9% | 47.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 30.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) 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 | 57.5% | 56.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 BN43 5BH this area, 6.4% 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 19.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 49.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 93.8% | 88.7% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 92.2% | 84.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 84.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Wharf was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Marine average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Sussex Wharf has the 4th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Marine and the 18th lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% 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 8 Bonaventure Sussex Wharf, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2025-05-12 | £241,000 |
| Flat 25 Bonaventure Sussex Wharf, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2024-07-30 | £274,276 |
| Flat 20 Bonaventure Sussex Wharf, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-04-09 | £270,114 |
| Flat 13 Bonaventure Sussex Wharf, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-04-05 | £217,056 |
| Flat 6 Bonaventure Sussex Wharf, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-05-12 | £202,161 |
BN43 5BH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham Beach Primary School Shingle Road , BN43 5RH | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea Sullington Way , BN43 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School Eastern Avenue , BN43 6PE | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Park Primary School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swiss Gardens Primary School Swiss Gardens , BN43 5WH | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community 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 | 1,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 5,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College , BN15 0RW | - not rated | 3,727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 4,524 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobo's Caribbean Cuisine | The Harbour Club Harbour Way | 283 yd | |
| McDonald's | 2 Eastern Avenue | 483 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill | Dunelm Eastern Avenue | 485 yd | |
| The Cafe | Mobile Snack Bar, Free Wharf Brighton Road | 536 yd | |
| The Coffee Camp | 65 Brighton Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour Club (bar) | The Harbour Club Harbour Way | 283 yd | |
| Shoreham Rowing Club | Shoreham Rowing Club Brighton Road | 299 yd | |
| Shoreham Sailing Club (Bar) | Shoreham Sailing Club, 223 Harbour Way | 411 yd | |
| Shoreham Football Club | Shoreham Football Club Middle Road | 653 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 368 Brighton Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty | 9 Middle Road | 700 yd | |
| Amin's | 7 Middle Road | 702 yd | |
| Empire Grill | 5 Middle Road | 704 yd | |
| Middletons Fish and Chips | 11 Ferry Road | 904 yd | |
| Cotts & Linz Ice Cream Cafe | 7 Ferry Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1, Malthouse Trading Estate Brighton Road | 387 yd | |
| Co-Op | Supermarket, The Co Operative Complex Ham Road | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Fit (Shoreham - By - Sea) (Closed) Penzance House Penzance House Harbour Way | health and fitness suite | 216 yd |
| Shoreham Fc Middle Road | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Middle Road Recreation Ground Middle Road | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| St. Peters Catholic Primary School SULLINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| St Nicolas And St Mary C Of E Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Shoreham College ST. JULIANS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.