BN12 4BJ is a safe, established residential area on Chesham Close, 1.1km from West Worthing in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For families considering a move, BN12 4BJ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN12 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00162241 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESHAM CLOSE, BN12 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESHAM CLOSE, BN12 4BJ.
294
47
£ 49,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4BJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN12 4BJ — age 47, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4BJ. 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
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
£ 234,475
20 sales · Mean £ 240,072
Semi-Detached
£ 322,750
2 sales · Mean £ 322,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4BJ has low crime rates — 36 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
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Field Place Infant School
Orchards Junior School
Palatine Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Marine Gardens Cafe0.8 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.5 km
- Shafiques0.4 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.3 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.6 km
- Goring News & Wine0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Georgi Fin0.3 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.9 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.4 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.3 km
- China Cottage0.5 km
- Curry Zone0.5 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.3 km
- Dragon Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.7 km
- West Worthing1.2 km
- Goring-By-Sea2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rose Walk0.2 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.2 km
- Toby Carvery0.2 km
- Rose Walk0.2 km
- Toby Carvery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124BJ · Data under Open Government Licence