Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

SEA PLACE, BN12 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA PLACE, BN12 4BH.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN12 4BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BN12 4BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £431k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 38.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN12 4BH is a safe, established residential area on Sea Place, 1.2km from Goring-by-Sea in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the Worthing West constituency.

For serious buyers, BN12 4BH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £431k, down 38.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN12 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00162241 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4BH. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 363,333

Flat

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Semi-Detached

£ 580,000

1 sales · Mean £ 580,000

Detached

£ 502,500

2 sales · Mean £ 502,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN12 4BH has low crime rates — 29 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.

Shoplifting60
Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School

Good831 pupils0.6 km
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good425 pupils1.0 km
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Field Place Infant School

Requires Improvement272 pupils1.3 km
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Orchards Junior School

Good517 pupils1.3 km
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Palatine Primary School

Good175 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Denyer News1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • Ceres Health Food Store0.3 km
  • Elm Grove Food And Wine0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Goring Cafe and Restaurant1.0 km
  • Monsoon Goring0.9 km
  • Sea Lane Cafe0.9 km
  • Marine Gardens Cafe0.9 km
  • Orchid House0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Goring Fish N Chips1.0 km
  • Goring Kebab House1.0 km
  • Worthing Fisheries0.3 km
  • China Cottage0.5 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Georgi Fin0.4 km
  • Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.9 km
  • The Elephant in the Room0.4 km
  • The Golden Lion0.9 km
  • Toby Carvery0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durrington-On-Sea0.7 km
  • West Worthing1.2 km
  • Goring-By-Sea1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Shaftesbury Avenue0.1 km
  • Shaftesbury Avenue0.2 km
  • Rose Walk0.2 km
  • Marlborough Road0.2 km
  • Rose Walk0.2 km