Glebe Close Southwick, Adur
32 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN42), about 360 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 200477.
- Sales: 28 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £705,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 8, E: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Adur costs £2,548 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Southwick, about 370 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Manor House Garden, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Portslade Health Centre, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 82 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £705,000 | £670,000 | £740,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £527,500 | £490,000 | £565,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £540,000 | £450,000 | £630,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £385,000 | £295,000 | £390,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £399,950 | £399,950 | £399,950 |
| 2005 | 2 | £335,057 | £280,113 | £390,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £312,000 | £312,000 | £312,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2025 | 7 BN42 4TF | Semi-detached | £740,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2025 | 23 BN42 4TF | Detached | £670,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2024 | 22 BN42 4TF | Detached | £615,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 1A BN42 4TF | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2021 | 4 BN42 4TF | Detached | £565,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2018 | 23 BN42 4TF | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2015 | 6 BN42 4TF | Terraced | £630,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2015 | 26 BN42 4TF | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 21 BN42 4TF | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2010 | 5 BN42 4TF | Semi-detached | £390,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2010 | 27 BN42 4TF | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2010 | 12 BN42 4TF | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2007 | 9 BN42 4TF | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2006 | 21 BN42 4TF | Detached | £399,950 | |
| 13 Sep 2005 | 1A BN42 4TF | Detached | £280,113 | |
| 4 May 2005 | 11 BN42 4TF | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 10 May 2004 | 12 BN42 4TF | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | 8 BN42 4TF | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | 20 BN42 4TF | Semi-detached | £324,950 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 11 BN42 4TF | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2000 | 1A BN42 4TF | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1998 | 21 BN42 4TF | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 2 BN42 4TF | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 26 Jun 1997 | GLEBE COTTAGE BN42 4TF | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 2 May 1997 | 24 BN42 4TF | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 24 BN42 4TF | Detached | £100,035 | |
| 11 Dec 1996 | 17 BN42 4TF | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 22 Mar 1996 | 15 BN42 4TF | Detached | £138,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 125 m². Most common: House, detached (12); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (5); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Adur in 2026-27: Band D £2,548 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,699 | £1,982 | £2,265 | £2,548 | £3,115 | £3,681 | £4,247 | £5,097 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 1,420 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Southwick (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 9 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 20, SOUTHWICK STREET, grade II
- MANOR COTTAGE, grade II
- SOUTHWICK COMMUNITY CENTRE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Pilot , Station Road, Southwick: up to 34 homes, pending decision (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Residents Parking Adjacent 91 Prince Charles Close Southwick: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Prince Charles Close, Southwick: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 32 addresses are between 10 m and 12 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN42 4TF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN42 4TH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Southwick 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 370 m |
| Fishersgate 97,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Portslade 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Community Centre Southwick | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sainsbury's West Hove Portslade | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Tarmount Lane Car Park | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 35 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portslade Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 340 m |
| Hospital | Southlands Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Shoreham Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Southwick Square, Southwick Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor House Garden 2,010 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Green 1.6 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,090 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Allotment 1,430 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick, a scheduled monument, 230 m north-west. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick | Scheduled monument | 230 m north-west |
| The Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Old manor house (remains of), Portslade-By-Sea | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Shoreham Fort, 120m SSE of East House | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Arm | Tidal water | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Kingston Beach | Beach | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Canal | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Foredown Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Whitelot Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Three Cornered Copse | Wood | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 32 |
3 of the street's 32 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Adur: see them on the Adur page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shoreham Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holmbush Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Peter Gladwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Benfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mile Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick Community Services BN42 4TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Southwick/Shoreham Country Market BN42 4TE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Southwick Pre-School Playgroup BN42 4TE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Southwick Rangers FC BN42 4AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Champion House Social Club BN42 4FT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2022 |
| The Flour Pot Bakery- Southwick BN42 4FH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Rainbow House BN42 4ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Southwick Fish Bar BN42 4ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Kamsons BN42 4FB | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| The Plaice in the Square BN42 4FP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| MMNT Studio BN42 4FP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Exempt | |
| The Romans Hotel BN42 4NG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Southwick Methodist Church BN42 4NA | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Alibaba BN42 4FP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Waitrose & Partners BN42 4FJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (41); On or near Milton Drive (9); On or near Amelia Close (7); On or near Glebe Close (7); On or near Southdown Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Croft Avenue · Amelia Close · Southdown Road · Southwick Square · Pipit Mews · Park Way · The Twitten · The Gardens · Milton Drive · Colebrook Road · Park Way · The Crescent
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.