Postcode district
BN42: house prices and neighbourhoods
The BN42 postcode district (Adur, Brighton and Hove): 219 live postcodes across 3 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 12 October 2026.
Typical house price
£482,500
Median of 26 resales of existing houses in BN42, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in BN42
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside | Adur | £425,000 | – | Affluent | Some signs |
| Kingston & Southwick | Adur | £400,000 | £235,000 | Middle income | Some signs |
| Portslade by Sea | Brighton and Hove | £625,250 | £285,000 | Affluent | Few signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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