Area Analysis Arun, South East

BN16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN16 postcode area.

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Population

30,236

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,017 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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5/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

BN16 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £487k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £487k. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.

home £487,335 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN16 is a postcode district in Arun, South East, covering 967 active and 363 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN16 (16%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN16 are around £487k, up 4.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN16 at 147 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 51 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1462
Anti-social behaviour798
Shoplifting438
Criminal damage and arson423
Public order351

school Local Schools

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Downs Infant School

Outstanding353 pupils
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Downs Junior School

Outstanding498 pupils
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Balfour Primary School

Requires Improvement732 pupils
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Good216 pupils
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Dorothy Stringer School

Good1661 pupils
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Varndean School

Good1466 pupils
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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils
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Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Good398 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Angmering Manor
  • The Seaview Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Angmering Sports & Social Club
  • British Legion Club
  • East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club
  • Lamb Inn
  • Pete's Den
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Bangerz 'n' Burgerz
  • Chace Catering, Mewsbrook Park Cafe
  • The Beach
  • The Stone Room
  • Angmering Lawn Tennis Club
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
  • Rustington Convenience Store
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco Express
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Big Fry
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Express Pizza Ltd
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Angmering Village Greens
  • Angmering Village Greens
  • Barry Wadsworth
  • Boots The Chemist
  • Bp Simply Food
  • + 20 more