Tarmount Lane is in Shoreham-By-Sea and in Adur district. BN43 6RQ 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 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tarmount Lane, Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN43 6RB, BN43 6RZ, BN43 6RF, BN43 6DH, BN43 6RA, BN43 5WB, BN43 5ZA, BN43 6RR, BN43 5ZD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN43 6RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 49.7% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47% | 50.3% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 24.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 15.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 49.1% | 47.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 32.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 14.6% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 36.4% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 86.7% | 88.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 88.6% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.7% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.2% | 37.2% | 27.0% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarmount Lane was 285.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 469.3% higher than the Marine average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tarmount Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Marine and the 10th highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Tarmount Lane, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,051,000 | 2021-01-15 | £1,246,479 |
| 11 Tarmount Lane, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,500 | 1995-09-15 | £1,228,122 |
BN43 6RQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,477 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 | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Park Primary School Buckingham Road , BN43 5UD | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoreham Beach Primary School Shingle Road , BN43 5RH | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas & St Mary CofE(Aided) Primary School Eastern Avenue , BN43 6PE | 3out of 4 | 903 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 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 4,390 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 | 2,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herons Dale School Hawkins Crescent , BN43 6TN | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College , BN15 0RW | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 4,499 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeastie Boys Pizza Club Ltd | 12 Brunswick Road | 102 yd | |
| Clubhouse Coffee | 2 Tarmount Lane | 108 yd | |
| Hector's Shed | 36 East Street | 139 yd | |
| Ginger & Dobbs | 31 - 32 East Street | 144 yd | |
| Wild Lemon | Restaurant, William De Braose House, 46 Brunswick Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Buckingham Arms | The Buckingham Arms, 35 Brunswick Road | 193 yd | |
| The Tap House | Ground Floor, 16 - 18 East Street | 206 yd | |
| Duke Of Wellington | Duke Of Wellington, 368 Brighton Road | 217 yd | |
| The Crab Tree Inn | The Crab Tree, 6 Buckingham Road | 248 yd | |
| Ferry Inn | Ferry Rigg Inn, 1 East Street | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Coffee | Shop 1, Shoreham By Sea Railway Station Brunswick Road | 183 yd | |
| Bengal Bay | 13 Buckingham Road | 263 yd | |
| Shoreham Fish Bar | 19 Buckingham Road | 280 yd | |
| Subway | 32 High Street | 340 yd | |
| Blundens | 1 John Street | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Supermarket, The Co Operative Complex Ham Road | 124 yd | |
| Premier Maxi's Supermarket | 8 High Street | 280 yd | |
| Co-Op | 22 - 26 High Street | 320 yd | |
| Co-Op | 2 Salt Marsh Road | 716 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 225 Upper Shoreham Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Park Primary School BUCKINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| St Nicolas And St Mary C Of E Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| St. Peters Catholic Primary School SULLINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Shoreham Fc Middle Road | grass pitches | 1,051 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.