brighton BN44 Postcodes

Brighton (BN44)

The BN44 postcode area is located in the Brighton postcode town region, within the county of West Sussex, and contains a total of 357 individual postcodes.

There are 10 electoral wards in the BN44 postcode area, including Arundel, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hassocks, Henfield, Hove, Lancing, Lewes, Littlehampton, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Pevensey, Polegate, Seaford, Shoreham-By-Sea, Steyning, Worthing which come under the local authority of the Horsham Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 34% of people in BN44 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BN44 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The BN44 postcode district lies in the Brighton and Hove area of East Sussex. Covering an area of 4.68 square miles, it serves an estimated population of over 23,000 people and contains 10 postcode areas. To the north, it is bounded by the South Downs National Park, to the east by the A27 and to the south by Shoreham-by-Sea.

BN44 includes a wide variety of residential properties from older Victorian Terraced houses to large modern developments, as well as commercial and retail sites. The main shopping areas are focussed within Worthing and its coastal resorts, including the village of West Tarring and Goring-by-Sea. West Tarring also has a health centre, library and two churches.

The majority of BN44 is urban with limited green spaces. The area is home to Wild Park, the city's only wild deer park, as well as a number of wildlife reserves and allotments. The coast features Beach Green, Worthing pier, Saltdean lido and a long stretch of beach at Goring-by-Sea.

The postcode district is served by two railway lines, operated by Thameslink and Southern, which connect the major towns and cities of the south coast. The area also includes Durrington-on-Sea railway station, for direct access to London Victoria. BN44 is served by a number of bus routes connecting the towns and villages with each other, Eastbourne and Brighton.

BN44 postcodes within Worthing include three schools (Haven High Academy, Hillside and Shoreham Beach), as well as the Durrington and Worthing language college. Nearby is the historic town of Lancing, home to Shoreham Air Base, the coastal village of Shoreham-by-Sea and the city centre of Brighton.

The area is a popular destination for tourists, with attractions such Saltdean lido, Worthing pier and Beach Green offering year-round entertainment. Residents can also enjoy a wide range of bars and restaurants, as well as a buzzing arts and culture scene, with the AA Milne Theatre hosting a number of world-class performances each year.

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