BN16 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Downs Way, 1.1km from Preston, East in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £287k, down 9.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00160043 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNS WAY, BN16 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS WAY, BN16 1AD.
261
47
£ 46,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN16 1AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £287k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1AD. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 275,000
14 sales · Mean £ 280,607
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
2 sales · Mean £ 277,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1AD 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
The Angmering School
East Preston Infant School
East Preston Junior School
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Worthing Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- British Legion Club0.8 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.2 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.4 km
- Masala Lounge0.8 km
- Ristorantealmare0.8 km
- Worthing Hockey Club Ltd0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Costcutter0.1 km
- Just Because0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.1 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- Mermaid Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Ritchies Buffet0.8 km
- Silver city food LTD0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering0.8 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.2 km
- Durrington-On-Sea4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Arlington Crescent0.2 km
- Warren Crescent0.2 km
- Quiet Waters0.2 km
- Quiet Waters0.2 km
- Roundstone Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161AD · Data under Open Government Licence