BN12 4BA is a sought-after residential area on Goring Road, 0.7km from Goring-by-Sea in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For serious buyers, BN12 4BA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BN12 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00162194 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORING ROAD, BN12 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORING ROAD, BN12 4BA.
257
52
£ 48,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN12 4BA combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£290k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £290k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4BA. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 275,000
11 sales · Mean £ 278,904
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 351,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4BA has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Orchards Junior School
Field Place Infant School
Palatine Primary School
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Chizzy's Pic n Mix also trading as The Hangover Kitchen0.8 km
- Denyer News0.5 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Goring Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Mulberry0.7 km
- Georgi Fin0.8 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.8 km
- The Golden Lion0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Goring Cafe and Restaurant0.5 km
- Monsoon Goring0.5 km
- Sea Lane Cafe0.7 km
- The Verandah0.5 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Fortune Inn0.6 km
- Golden China0.6 km
- Goring Fish N Chips0.5 km
- Goring Kebab House0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.6 km
- Goring-By-Sea1.4 km
- West Worthing1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Parklands Avenue0.1 km
- Clive Avenue0.1 km
- Clive Avenue0.2 km
- Parklands Avenue0.2 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124BA · Data under Open Government Licence