BN12 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on Sea Close, 1.2km from Goring-by-Sea in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the Worthing West constituency.
The people who live in BN12 4BQ are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN12 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00162236 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEA CLOSE, BN12 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA CLOSE, BN12 4BQ.
295
41
£ 49,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN12 4BQ's 54% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £540k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4BQ. The average age is 40.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 460,000
3 sales · Mean £ 484,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4BQ 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
11 nearby- Marine Gardens Cafe0.9 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.4 km
- Shafiques0.3 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.3 km
- Co-Operative Group Food1.0 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Georgi Fin0.3 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.8 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.3 km
- The Golden Lion0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.3 km
- China Cottage0.5 km
- Curry Zone0.4 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.3 km
- Dragon Inn0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.6 km
- West Worthing1.2 km
- Goring-By-Sea1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.1 km
- Rose Walk0.1 km
- Rose Walk0.2 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.2 km
- Marlborough Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124BQ · Data under Open Government Licence