BN12 4DS is a sought-after residential area on Harvey Road, 1.1km 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 4DS offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k, up 11.2% 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 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00162172 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARVEY ROAD, BN12 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVEY ROAD, BN12 4DS.
277
53
£ 48,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN12 4DS's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £585k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4DS. The average age is 52.9. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 625,000
4 sales · Mean £ 596,250
Detached
£ 529,000
6 sales · Mean £ 548,000
Flat
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4DS has low crime rates — 12 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
11 nearby- Marine Gardens Cafe0.9 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.8 km
- Shafiques0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.6 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.9 km
- Goring News & Wine0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Georgi Fin0.6 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.6 km
- China Cottage0.8 km
- Curry Zone0.7 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.6 km
- Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.9 km
- West Worthing1.5 km
- Goring-By-Sea1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Seafield Avenue0.2 km
- Seafield Avenue0.3 km
- Smugglers Walk0.3 km
- Smugglers Walk0.3 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124DS · Data under Open Government Licence