BN12 4DR is a sought-after residential area on Moat Way, 1.2km from Goring-by-Sea in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN12, BN12 4DR offers 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, up 13.1% 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 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00162177 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOAT WAY, BN12 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOAT WAY, BN12 4DR.
291
56
£ 48,700 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4DR 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 4DR 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 — £495k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4DR. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 445,000
9 sales · Mean £ 444,550
Flat
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4DR has low crime rates — 10 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
10 nearby- Marine Gardens Cafe0.9 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.8 km
- Shafiques0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.7 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine1.0 km
- Goring News & Wine0.8 km
- + 3 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 Foods0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 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
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea1.0 km
- West Worthing1.6 km
- Goring-By-Sea2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Smugglers Walk0.1 km
- Smugglers Walk0.2 km
- Seafield Avenue0.2 km
- Yacht Club0.2 km
- Yacht Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124DR · Data under Open Government Licence