BN12 is a postcode district in Worthing, South East, covering 680 active and 222 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BN12 (41%) is characterised by a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (12%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BN12 are around £414k, down 4.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN12 at 204 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BN12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN12 postcode area.
21,397
46
£ 45,280 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN12 spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £414k. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Field Place Infant School
Ferring C of E Primary School
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Palatine Primary School
Orchards Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Endurance B & B
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Goring by Sea Cricket &Football Club
- Ferring Retirement Club
- The Henty Arms
- Georgi Fin
- Goring Conservative Club
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Chattie Cafe
- DRNK
- The Durrington Cafe
- The Strand Fish and Chips
- Asda Cafe
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda
- The Southern Co-operatives Ltd
- Co-Op
- Iceland Frozen Foods
- Sainsburys
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Elevate
- Love At First Bite
- Royal Spice
- Strand Kebab Kitchen
- Uncle Sams
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Partners in Wine
- Goring News Box Ltd
- Knight's Butchers
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- McColls
- + 23 more
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