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BN43

SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

East Sussex, South East, England

BN43 is the postcode district for SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, located in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £516,764
1yr change ▼ 19.0%
Crime 48% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£516,764

▼ 19.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

80% above national avg

Crime Rate

42.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

47% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

357 Mbps

Property Prices in BN43

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN43 is £516,764, which is 13% above the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN43 cost 80.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN43 have fallen 19.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £708,175 164
Semi-detached £485,819 291
Terraced £420,206 275
Flat £274,113 250
All types £516,764 1014

5-Year Price History

£449K £475K £501K £528K £554K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN43

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 42.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN43 has a crime rate well 47% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
12.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN43

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN43 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Shoreham Beach Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Swiss Gardens Primary School Primary Good mi
Shoreham College Other Not inspected mi
Herons Dale School Other Not inspected mi
Buckingham Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

64,889

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN43 are 357.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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357.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN43 is collected by Adur. The Band D rate is £2,217/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN43 — SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

Area Summary

BN43 (SHOREHAM-BY-SEA) offers above-average property prices (£516,764, 80% above national average), low crime (47% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (357 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN43 SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

What is the average house price in BN43 SHOREHAM-BY-SEA?
The average house price in BN43 (SHOREHAM-BY-SEA) is £516,764, based on 1014 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 80% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 19.0% over the past year.
Is BN43 SHOREHAM-BY-SEA a safe area to live?
Crime in BN43 is significantly below the national average (42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN43 SHOREHAM-BY-SEA?
The population of BN43 (SHOREHAM-BY-SEA) is approximately 64,889 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN43?
The average broadband download speed in BN43 is 357 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN43 SHOREHAM-BY-SEA?
There are 9 schools in or near BN43. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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