Southwick, West Sussex
| Southwick | |
|---|---|
Location within West Sussex | |
| Area | 3.33 sq mi (8.6 km2) |
| Population | 13,195 2001 Census |
| • Density | 3,962/sq mi (1,530/km2) |
| OS grid reference | TQ241055 |
| • London | 46 miles (74 km) N |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRIGHTON |
| Postcode district | BN42 |
| Dialling code | 01273 |
| Police | Sussex |
| Fire | West Sussex |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
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Southwick (/ˈsaʊθwɪk/) is a town in the Adur district of West Sussex, England located five miles (8 km) west of Brighton. It covers an area of 863.7 ha (2,134 acres). In 2001 it had a population of 13,195.
The town is loosely divided into three sections: south of Brighton Road is the harbour with its associated industries and businesses; north of Brighton Road up to Old Shoreham Road is mainly residential properties dating from the middle of the nineteenth century to the 1950s; and the area between Old Shoreham Road and the South Downs being the most recent to be developed, also largely residential.
The main road which passes through the town is now designated the A259 coast road. The A27 road bypasses the town to its north.