Orchard Close is in Shoreham-By-Sea and in Adur district. BN43 5UT 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 Orchard Close, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 5UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN43 5WL, BN43 5TF, BN43 5TD, BN43 5WJ, BN43 5TQ, BN43 5WY, BN43 5XL, BN43 5WH, BN43 5PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN43 5UT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 56.7% | 54.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 43.3% | 45.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 25.7% | 28.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 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 (87%) 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 | 49.7% | 53.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 33.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 13.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 10.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 38.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 92.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 94.6% | 89.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 89.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Close was 12.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Marine average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orchard Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Marine and the 24th 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Orchard Close, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-02-28 | £405,199 |
| 10 Orchard Close, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2022-10-26 | £427,423 |
| 1 Orchard Close, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-05-12 | £614,964 |
| 12 Orchard Close, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-05-13 | £389,589 |
| 12 Orchard Close, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2019-10-21 | £360,611 |
BN43 5UT 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 5UT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN43 5UT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 3,746 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 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Park Primary School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School Eastern Avenue , BN43 6PE | 3out of 4 | 1,386 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 | 1,536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Beach Primary School Shingle Road , BN43 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,625 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 | 2,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 4,690 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 | 1,942 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN | - not rated | 3,400 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 5,118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta 16 | 112 High Street | 518 yd | |
| Rose Petal Cafe | The Ropetackle Centre Little High Street | 559 yd | |
| The Pond Coffee | The Shoreham Centre Pond Road | 595 yd | |
| Indian Cottage Tandoori | 74 - 76 High Street | 609 yd | |
| Shoreham Baptist Church | Shoreham Baptist Church Western Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Cottage | Swiss Cottage Old Shoreham Road | 215 yd | |
| Amsterdam Inn Shoreham also trading as Chik Box and K-Town Chicken and Locked and Loaded | The Amsterdam, 467 - 471 Upper Shoreham Road | 457 yd | |
| Red Lion PH | The Red Lion Old Shoreham Road | 503 yd | |
| Shoreham Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Marlborough House, 102 - 110 High Street | 534 yd | |
| The Ropetackle Centre | The Ropetackle Centre Little High Street | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmin | 114 High Street | 514 yd | |
| Ropetackle Fish and Chip Restaurant | 90 High Street | 562 yd | |
| The Grill House | 72 High Street | 615 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 75 - 77 High Street | 628 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 71 High Street | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 2 Salt Marsh Road | 266 yd | |
| Co-Op | 22 - 26 High Street | 763 yd | |
| Premier Maxi's Supermarket | 8 High Street | 800 yd | |
| Co-Op | Supermarket, The Co Operative Complex Ham Road | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Park Primary School BUCKINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 979 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 | 172.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.