BN12 4BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sea Place, 1.2km from West Worthing in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the Worthing West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN12, BN12 4BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN12 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00162253 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEA PLACE, BN12 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA PLACE, BN12 4BU.
258
50
£ 49,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4BU 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN12 4BU combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£575k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4BU. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4BU has low crime rates — 11 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
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Field Place Infant School
Orchards Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Marine Gardens Cafe0.8 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.6 km
- Shafiques0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.5 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.8 km
- Goring News & Wine0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Georgi Fin0.5 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.5 km
- Toby Carvery0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.4 km
- China Cottage0.6 km
- Curry Zone0.6 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.5 km
- Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.9 km
- West Worthing1.4 km
- Goring-By-Sea2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Phrosso Road0.2 km
- Phrosso Road0.3 km
- Yacht Club0.3 km
- Yacht Club0.3 km
- Aglaia Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124BU · Data under Open Government Licence