BN12 4BZ is a sought-after residential area on Sea Place, 1.2km from West Worthing in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For serious buyers, BN12 4BZ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 86% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k. 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 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00162177 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEA PLACE, BN12 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA PLACE, BN12 4BZ.
291
56
£ 48,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN12 4BZ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4BZ. The average age is 56.4. 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
Flat
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 191,000
Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4BZ has low crime rates — 15 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Marine Gardens Cafe0.7 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.8 km
- Shafiques0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.6 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine1.0 km
- Goring News & Wine0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Georgi Fin0.7 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.6 km
- China Cottage0.8 km
- Curry Zone0.8 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.7 km
- Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea1.1 km
- West Worthing1.5 km
- Goring-By-Sea2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Yacht Club0.1 km
- Yacht Club0.1 km
- Smugglers Walk0.2 km
- Smugglers Walk0.2 km
- Aglaia Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124BZ · Data under Open Government Licence