BN12 4BG is a sought-after residential area on Sea Place, 1.1km from Goring-by-Sea in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For serious buyers, BN12 4BG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 144.8% year-on-year. 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 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00162168 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEA PLACE, BN12 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA PLACE, BN12 4BG.
277
49
£ 48,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN12 4BG's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £385k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £385k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 144.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4BG. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 504,250
2 sales · Mean £ 504,250
Flat
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4BG has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Field Place Infant School
Orchards Junior School
Palatine Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Marine Gardens Cafe1.0 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.5 km
- Shafiques0.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.4 km
- Co-Operative Group Food1.0 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Georgi Fin0.4 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.9 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.4 km
- The Golden Lion0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.3 km
- China Cottage0.5 km
- Curry Zone0.5 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.4 km
- Dragon Inn0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.6 km
- West Worthing1.2 km
- Goring-By-Sea1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.1 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.1 km
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Rose Walk0.2 km
- Rose Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124BG · Data under Open Government Licence