Ridgeway Southwick, Adur
13 addresses across 1 postcode (BN42), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 200603.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- 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 C; 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 Fishersgate, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Mile Oak Road Open Space, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mile Oak Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 62 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £114,000 | £114,000 | £114,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2018 | 70 BN42 4QR | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2008 | 70 BN42 4QR | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 4 Oct 2000 | 67 BN42 4QR | Semi-detached | £114,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (61% of about 510 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Prince Charles Close, Southwick: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- Residents Parking Adjacent 91 Prince Charles Close Southwick: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Garage Block Downsway, Southwick: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Portslade Village Centre 3 Courthope Close Portslade BN41 2LZ: up to 28 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Windlesham House 123 Windlesham Close Portslade BN41 2AB: up to 15 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 26 Abinger Road Portslade BN41 1SB: up to 13 homes, permissioned (750 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 30 September 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 38 m and 43 m above sea level (40 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN42 4QR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fishersgate 97,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Southwick 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Portslade 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mile Oak Gardens Portslade | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sainsbury's West Hove Portslade | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Highdown Road | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34.2 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mile Oak Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harrison Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sussex Dental Group Portslade Village | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Southlands Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Shoreham Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Southwick Square, Southwick Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mile Oak Road Open Space 4,670 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Easthill Park 3.9 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Louie Home Allotments 1.4 ha | 80 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicolas, a listed building (Grade II*), 580 m (0.4 miles) east. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicolas | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Old manor house (remains of), Portslade-By-Sea | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Remains of Medieval Manorhouse, About 150 Metres West of St Mary's Convent | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick | Scheduled monument | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foredown Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| The Canal | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Southwick Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Southwick Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Cockroost Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Three Cornered Copse | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 13 |
4 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Gladwin Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brackenbury Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 760 m (0.5 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 |
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 930 m (0.6 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Benfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glebe Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, 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 |
| Shoreham Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes By Claudia BN41 2PJ | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Harmony House Nursing Home BN42 4LP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| The Stags Head BN41 2LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Peter Gladwin County Primary School BN41 2PA | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Emmaus BN41 2PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Resource Centre BN41 2PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Peter Gladwin School Breakfast Club BN41 2PA | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Junior Adventures Group BN41 2PA | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Baby Ducks BN41 2LE | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Jun 2024 |
| The Village Fish Bar BN41 2LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| No 7 Coffee Shop BN41 2LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| The Village Convenience Store BN41 2LE | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Mayberry Garden Centre BN41 1SP | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Portslade Baptist Church BN41 2LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| St George PH (Wet Sales) BN41 2LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Prince Charles Close (14); On or near Mile Oak Gardens (12); On or near Ridgeway Close (8); On or near Mile Oak Road (7); On or near Maplehurst Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 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) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- BN42 4QR: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ridgeway Close · Highdown Close · Mile Oak Road · Mile Oak Gardens · Prince Charles Close · Rowan Close · Maplehurst Road · Melrose Avenue · Eastbank · Fairdene · Brasslands Drive · Newtimber Drive
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.