POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BN43 5WH postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ3). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 15 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 23 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £149,750Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ3
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 15 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ3.
Transport
14 within 400mBN43 5WH links 14 transport stops within 400m and 48 within 800m. 13 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Swiss Gardens Primary School (BCT) at about 50m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station at about 515m.
Local business
105 within 1200mBN43 5WH currently links 105 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 38 food and drink, 19 personal services, 17 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Swiss Cottage at about 85m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
529 online job adverts observedAdur local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BN43 5WH in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
15 nearby school rows15 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BN43 5WH. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 5BN43 5WH has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 5 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 43, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 28 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£149,750
Strong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BN43 5WH, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
38 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (13), restaurant (13), fast food (12).
Amenity group
Personal services
19 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (14), beauty (5).
Amenity group
Nightlife
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (16), bar (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (9), supermarket (3), bakery (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
Swiss Cottage (Greene King)
Pub at Shoreham-by-Sea.
Personal services
House Of Lashes
Beauty at High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Retail
Pets Corner
Pet at High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Retail
GSM Phone Centre
Mobile Phone in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Yasmin
Fast Food at High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Food and drink
Calcutta 16
Restaurant at High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Buckingham Park Primary School
Primary option in BN43 5UD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Herons Dale School
Primary option in BN43 6TN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Holmbush Primary Academy
Primary option in BN43 6TN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BN43 5WH before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BN43 5WH.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BN43 5WH with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BN43 5WH.
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Ask vetted agents
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