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.
BN16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN16 postcode area.
30,236
51
£ 41,017 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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
Downs Infant School
Downs Junior School
Balfour Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Dorothy Stringer School
Varndean School
East Preston Infant School
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Angmering Manor
- The Seaview Hotel
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Angmering Lawn Tennis Club
- Broadmark Cafe-Bar
- Caffe Pausa
- Charlottes Kitchen
- Costa Ltd
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Rustington Convenience Store
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco Express
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Angmering Village Greens
- Angmering Village Greens
- Barry Wadsworth
- Boots The Chemist
- Bp Simply Food
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Angmering Sports & Social Club
- British Legion Club
- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club
- Lamb Inn
- Pete's Den
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Big Fry
- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant
- Charcoal Grill
- Domino's Pizza
- Express Pizza Ltd
- + 14 more
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