About BN43 5WH
BN43 5WH scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Shoreham - High Street about 6 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, BN43 5WH is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,160 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Swiss Gardens Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 13 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 3 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ADUR HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, about 4 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is SOUTHLANDS HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is about 6 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station (Train, about 7 minutes' walk away). There are also 33 bus stops within walking distance.
The location sits in Flood Zone 3 (high risk — between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 200 annual chance of river or sea flooding), which may affect insurance and mortgage availability. road traffic noise is low (about 50 dB Lden), and rail noise is low (about 45 dB Lden).
There are 13 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 18.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Swiss Gardens, within a short walk. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 12 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 12 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Waitrose, Budgens, Tesco and others. The nearest is Co-op Shoreham - High Street, about 6 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 6 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore BN43 5WH on NestScope.