POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BN43 6WN postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. 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 27 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £267,900Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- 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
Joined postcode brief
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 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Apr 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
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
19 within 400mBN43 6WN links 19 transport stops within 400m and 49 within 800m. 14 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Nicolson Drive (BCT) at about 225m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Shoreham-by-Sea (Sussex) Rail Station at about 305m.
Local business
112 within 1200mBN43 6WN currently links 112 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 43 food and drink, 21 personal services, 17 grocery. The closest mapped place is The Crabtree at about 284m. 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 6WN in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
15 nearby school rows15 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BN43 6WN. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 8BN43 6WN has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 8 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 110, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 32 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£267,900
Strong sample. Based on 22 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BN43 6WN, 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
43 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (17), cafe (13), restaurant (13).
Amenity group
Personal services
21 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (16), beauty (5).
Amenity group
Grocery
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (10), supermarket (4), bakery (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
14 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (13), bar (1).
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
The Crabtree (Fuller's)
Pub at Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Nightlife
The Duke of Wellington
Pub at 368, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Grocery
One Stop
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Cytherea's Taverna
Restaurant at Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Food and drink
Shoreham Cafe
Cafe at Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea.
Food and drink
Yellow River
Fast Food at 13, Buckingham Road, 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 6WN 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 6WN.
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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 6WN 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 6WN.
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Ask vetted agents
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