Area Analysis Worthing, South East

BN12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN12 postcode area.

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Population

21,397

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,280 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
3/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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6/10
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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.

home £414,605 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Shoplifting1175
Violence and sexual offences1151
Anti-social behaviour643
Criminal damage and arson316
Public order288

school Local Schools

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Field Place Infant School

Requires Improvement272 pupils
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Ferring C of E Primary School

Good185 pupils
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West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School

Good831 pupils
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Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good425 pupils
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing

Good177 pupils
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School

Good865 pupils
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Palatine Primary School

Good175 pupils
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Orchards Junior School

Good517 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Endurance B & B
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Goring by Sea Cricket &Football Club
  • Ferring Retirement Club
  • The Henty Arms
  • Georgi Fin
  • Goring Conservative Club
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Chattie Cafe
  • DRNK
  • The Durrington Cafe
  • The Strand Fish and Chips
  • Asda Cafe
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda
  • The Southern Co-operatives Ltd
  • Co-Op
  • Iceland Frozen Foods
  • Sainsburys
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Elevate
  • Love At First Bite
  • Royal Spice
  • Strand Kebab Kitchen
  • Uncle Sams
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Partners in Wine
  • Goring News Box Ltd
  • Knight's Butchers
  • Lloyds Pharmacy
  • McColls
  • + 23 more