Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

SMUGGLERS WALK, BN12 4DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMUGGLERS WALK, BN12 4DP.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN12 4DP 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 86% owned. BN12 4DP is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £685k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 128.3% year-on-year.

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

BN12 4DP is a sought-after residential area on Smugglers Walk, 1.4km from West Worthing in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.

For serious buyers, BN12 4DP is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k, up 128.3% year-on-year. 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 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00162177 (shared with 12 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 4DP. 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

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 667,500

8 sales · Mean £ 622,718

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

BN12 4DP has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School

Good831 pupils0.8 km
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good425 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Marine Gardens Cafe0.8 km
  • Bay Leaf Cafe0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.9 km
  • Shafiques0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Ceres Health Food Store0.7 km
  • Goring News & Wine0.8 km
  • Sugar Hut Sweets0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Georgi Fin0.8 km
  • The Elephant in the Room0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Worthing Fisheries0.7 km
  • China Cottage0.9 km
  • Curry Zone0.9 km
  • Delice Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durrington-On-Sea1.1 km
  • West Worthing1.6 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Smugglers Walk0.1 km
  • Smugglers Walk0.1 km
  • Yacht Club0.1 km
  • Yacht Club0.2 km
  • Seafield Avenue0.3 km