Lilac Way is in Shoreham-By-Sea and in Adur district. BN43 6AW is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This postcode has been in use since 2014-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lilac Way, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN43 6AU, BN43 6AS, BN43 6BT, BN43 6BF, BN43 6BS, BN43 6DL, BN43 6AZ, BN43 6AX, BN43 6DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN43 6AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 55.2% | 54.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 44.8% | 45.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 18.6% | 40.4% | 21.8% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 36.2% | -21.0% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.2% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 4.7% | -9.4% | 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 (85.3%) 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 | 42.4% | 52.3% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.5% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 4.2% | -6.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 25.1% | 12.8% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 41.2% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 91.5% | 88.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 95.5% | 89.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 89.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilac Way was 99.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 369.6% higher than the Buckingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilac Way has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Buckingham and the 38th highest crime rate of 206 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lilac Way, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £359,950 | 2014-12-03 | £560,470 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea Sullington Way , BN43 6PJ | - not rated | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Sullington Way , BN43 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School Eastern Avenue , BN43 6PE | - not rated | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School Eastern Avenue , BN43 6PE | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingston Buci First School Middle Road , BN43 6GA | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Community Middle School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Hall Middle School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornberry Middle School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 4,467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 5,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Manor Community College Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Academy Kingston Lane , BN43 6YT | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Community College Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | - not rated | 2,861 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 3out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham College St Julian's Lane , Shoreham by Sea BN43 6YW | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Micro-School 221 Manor Hall Road , BN42 4NR | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sellaby House 126 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1UB | - not rated | 3,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghams | 268 Upper Shoreham Road | 73 yd | |
| Tides Pizzeria | 274 Upper Shoreham Road | 85 yd | |
| Deli Marche | Area 5, Southlands Hospital Upper Shoreham Road | 276 yd | |
| League of Friends Tea Shop | Southlands Hospital Upper Shoreham Road | 276 yd | |
| Presh-Eat | 10 Middle Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham Football Club | Shoreham Football Club Middle Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine | 270 Upper Shoreham Road | 76 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 276 Upper Shoreham Road | 89 yd | |
| Tasty | 9 Middle Road | 556 yd | |
| Amin's | 7 Middle Road | 556 yd | |
| Empire Grill | 5 Middle Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 225 Upper Shoreham Road | 365 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers | Marks And Spencers Plc, Holmbush Centre Upper Shoreham Road | 620 yd | |
| Co-Op | 1 - 2, Royal George Parade Upper Shoreham Road | 739 yd | |
| Tesco | Superstore, Holmbush Centre Upper Shoreham Road | 985 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Malthouse Trading Estate Brighton Road | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Peters Catholic Primary School SULLINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| St Nicolas And St Mary C Of E Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Buckingham Park Upper Shoreham Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| Middle Road Recreation Ground Middle Road | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Shoreham Fc Middle Road | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Buckingham Park Primary School BUCKINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Impulse Leisure (Wadurs) KINGSTON BROADWAY | swimming pool | 995 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.