Colvill Avenue, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 5WN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN43 5WN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.4%	0.3%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.9%	48.6%	-0.3%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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	22.1%	26.2%	4.1%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	43.5%	45.1%	1.6%	44.2%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	4.4%	0.7%	-3.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	10.3%	17.5%	7.2%	9.1%	8.4%
Widowed	19.6%	9.8%	-9.8%	6.1%	3.7%

Health

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	36%	39.4%	3.4%	48.4%	-9.0%
Good health	34.7%	36.9%	2.2%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	24.1%	17.4%	-6.7%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	4.5%	5.7%	1.2%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	32.5%	25%	-7.5%	18.2%	6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.3%	8%	-5.3%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	14.5%	-0.6%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	5.4%	2.8%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	16.3%	5.2%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	23.2%	26.8%	3.6%	33.8%	-7.0%
Other	2.2%	4%	1.8%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	98.4%	96.5%	-1.9%	81.4%	15.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	95.5%	95%	-0.5%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	1%	1.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.5%	95%	0.5%	83.2%	11.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.1%	37.2%	4.9%
Christian	51.6%	46.2%	5.4%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Colvill Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colvill Avenue was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% lower than the Marine average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Colvill Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Marine and the 86th lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BN43 5WN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Colvill Avenue are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Adur.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Colvill Avenue, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 5WN

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN43 5WN

Average Price
£467,931

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£437,420

Detached
£522,850

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Colvill Avenue

Average Price
£477,006

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£450,656

Detached
£505,990

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Colvill AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Colvill Avenue, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2025-08-26	£605,395
14 Colvill Avenue, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2025-05-12	£409,870
4 Colvill Avenue, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£417,500	2023-02-20	£419,147
12 Colvill Avenue, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2019-08-29	£565,793
17 Colvill Avenue, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2017-08-17	£549,450

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN43 5WN

Employment

BN43 5WN 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 5WN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	19
Other	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	14
Construction	13
Other	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX	4out of 4	3,654 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swiss Gardens Primary School Swiss Gardens , BN43 5WH	3out of 4	690 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Buckingham Park Primary School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD	3out of 4	1,132 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School Eastern Avenue , BN43 6PE	3out of 4	1,528 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	1,703 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shoreham Beach Primary School Shingle Road , BN43 5RH	3out of 4	1,931 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT	4out of 4	3,058 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ	2out of 4	3,499 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS	3out of 4	4,739 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancing College , BN15 0RW	- not rated	1,673 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN	3out of 4	2,940 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW	- not rated	3,071 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN	- not rated	3,424 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ	- not rated	4,964 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Graysons Restaurants	Shoreham Technical Centre Old Shoreham Road	678 yd
Calcutta 16	112 High Street	851 yd
Hummingbird Restaurant	Cafe, Terminal Building, 14 Cecil Pashley Way	886 yd
Rose Petal Cafe	The Ropetackle Centre Little High Street	891 yd
The Pond Coffee	The Shoreham Centre Pond Road	901 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Amsterdam Inn Shoreham also trading as Chik Box and K-Town Chicken and Locked and Loaded	The Amsterdam, 467 - 471 Upper Shoreham Road	161 yd
Red Lion PH	The Red Lion Old Shoreham Road	192 yd
Swiss Cottage	Swiss Cottage Old Shoreham Road	547 yd
Shoreham Conservative Club	Conservative Club, Marlborough House, 102 - 110 High Street	867 yd
The Ropetackle Centre	The Ropetackle Centre Little High Street	891 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yasmin	114 High Street	847 yd
Ropetackle Fish and Chip Restaurant	90 High Street	895 yd
The Grill House	72 High Street	948 yd
Domino's Pizza	75 - 77 High Street	961 yd
Charcoal Grill	71 High Street	974 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	2 Salt Marsh Road		598 yd
Co-Op	22 - 26 High Street		1,091 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near BN43 5WN postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	48.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	85.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.