Overmead is in Shoreham-By-Sea and in Adur district. BN43 5NS is located in the St Nicolas 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 Overmead, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN43 5WR, BN43 5NA, BN43 5AL, BN43 5AR, BN43 5XL, BN43 5AG, BN43 5WS, BN43 5AP, BN43 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN43 5NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 50.3% | 52.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 30.5% | 33.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 46.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 44.4% | 49.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.7% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 5NS this area, 8.5% 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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 8.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 43.1% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 96.4% | 91.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 90.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overmead was 24.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Marine average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Overmead has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Marine and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Overmead, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-03-08 | £352,018 |
| 22 Overmead, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2024-01-19 | £341,090 |
| 1 Overmead, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-06-20 | £574,196 |
| 41 Overmead, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-06-13 | £383,116 |
| 33 Overmead, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2022-08-10 | £356,673 |
BN43 5NS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
BN43 5NS 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.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Gardens Primary School Swiss Gardens , BN43 5WH | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Park Primary School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School Eastern Avenue , BN43 6PE | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea Sullington Way , BN43 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Beach Primary School Shingle Road , BN43 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,447 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 | 2,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 4,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancing College , BN15 0RW | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 4,746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pond Coffee | The Shoreham Centre Pond Road | 472 yd | |
| Shoreham Baptist Church | Shoreham Baptist Church Western Road | 507 yd | |
| Wild Lemon | Restaurant, William De Braose House, 46 Brunswick Road | 573 yd | |
| Calcutta 16 | 112 High Street | 580 yd | |
| Yeastie Boys Pizza Club Ltd | 12 Brunswick Road | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Cottage | Swiss Cottage Old Shoreham Road | 399 yd | |
| The Crab Tree Inn | The Crab Tree, 6 Buckingham Road | 523 yd | |
| The Buckingham Arms | The Buckingham Arms, 35 Brunswick Road | 540 yd | |
| Shoreham Club | Shoreham Club, 18 West Street | 577 yd | |
| Shoreham Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Marlborough House, 102 - 110 High Street | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham Fish Bar | 19 Buckingham Road | 483 yd | |
| Bengal Bay | 13 Buckingham Road | 492 yd | |
| Yasmin | 114 High Street | 575 yd | |
| Amore Coffee | Shop 1, Shoreham By Sea Railway Station Brunswick Road | 585 yd | |
| Cupcake Cafe | Cafe South Pavilion, Buckingham Park Upper Shoreham Road | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 2 Salt Marsh Road | 452 yd | |
| Co-Op | Supermarket, The Co Operative Complex Ham Road | 666 yd | |
| Co-Op | 22 - 26 High Street | 725 yd | |
| Premier Maxi's Supermarket | 8 High Street | 743 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 225 Upper Shoreham Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Park Primary School BUCKINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| St Nicolas And St Mary C Of E Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Buckingham Park Upper Shoreham Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| St. Peters Catholic Primary School SULLINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.