Overview for Old Shoreham Road, BRIGHTON, BN42 4HU

Introduction

Brighton (BRY-tən) is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located 47 mi (76 km) south of London.

Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the Domesday Book (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses.

In the Georgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, who spent much time in the town and constructed the Royal Pavilion in the Regency era. Brighton continued to grow as a major centre of tourism following the arrival of the railways in 1841, becoming a popular destination for day-trippers from London. Many of the major attractions were built in the Victorian era, including the Grand Hotel, the Hilton Brighton Metropole, the Palace Pier and the West Pier. The town continued to grow into the 20th century, expanding to incorporate more areas into the town's boundaries before joining Hove to form the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove in 1997, which was granted city status in 2000. Today, Brighton and Hove district has a resident population of about 277,103 and the wider Brighton and Hove conurbation has a population of 474,485 (2011 census).

Brighton's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, renowned for its diverse communities, shopping areas, large and vibrant cultural, music and arts scene, and its large LGBT population, leading to its recognition as the "unofficial gay capital of the UK" and as of the 2021 census, 10.7% of the population of Brighton and Hove over the age of 18 identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, the highest percentage in the entire UK. Brighton has been called the UK's "hippest city" and "the happiest place to live in the UK".

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Summary for Old Shoreham Road, BRIGHTON, BN42 4HU

South East
This postcode is in the
Southwick Green
within
Adur
in
West Sussex
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near BN42 4HU

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
8
In Progress
45
Completed
0
Cancelled
10

Road Safety near BN42 4HU

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Old Shoreham Road, BN42 4HU that have been reported to Sussex Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near BN42 4HU

View traffic levels near Old Shoreham Road, BN42 4HU from official Department for Transport counts.

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Brighton and nearby Videos From YouTube

Brighton Drone Footage

Drone footage of Brighton Sea-front filmed using the DJI Mini 3 Pro.

Channel: Flypast Media (View Channel)

Published: 7 Feb 2023

Police

This area is policed by Sussex Police.

Sussex Police split their policing area into 273 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Southwick Green neighbourhood.

Sussex Police

Southwick Green Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
8
Dec 2023
1
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
6
Dec 2023
3
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
3
Dec 2023
1

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the East Worthing and Shoreham parliamentary constituency.

East Worthing and Shoreham is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Tim Loughton (Conservative) since May 2010.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for Old Shoreham Road, BN42 4HU

166 OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, BN42 4HU
11 Jun 2021
£360,000
174 OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, BN42 4HU
25 Jan 2021
£235,000
178A OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, BN42 4HU
18 Jan 2019
£250,000
178A OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, BN42 4HU
14 Aug 2015
£220,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for BN42 4HU

Latitude
50.840257
Longitude
-0.235329

Residents at BN42 4HU

Households
27
Male
35
Female
35
People per Household
2.59

Sunrise and Sunset at BN42 4HU

Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
18:30

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

BN42 4HU is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.62%
Cloudy66.55%
Rain12.50%
Windy9.27%
Other0.06%

Population

Adur
65,000

Deprivation Index

69.9 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at BN42 4HU

Active
5
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for BN42 4HU

Introduced
1 Jul 1990

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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