Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

AMBERSHAM CRESCENT, BN16 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBERSHAM CRESCENT, BN16 1AJ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN16 1AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN16 1AJ — age 46, 82% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £282,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN16 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Ambersham Crescent, 1.0km from Preston, East in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For families considering a move, BN16 1AJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00160033 (shared with 5 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 BN16 1AJ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 274,500

12 sales · Mean £ 426,375

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

BN16 1AJ has low crime rates — 16 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 behaviour22
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order7
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils0.5 km
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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.6 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.6 km
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Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.8 km
  • Caffe Pausa1.0 km
  • Masala Lounge0.8 km
  • Ristorantealmare0.7 km
  • Worthing Hockey Club Ltd0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • C J Food & News0.8 km
  • Angmering Village Greens1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Just Because0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.9 km
  • British Legion Club0.7 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.6 km
  • The S.P Alehouse0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
  • Happy House0.5 km
  • Mermaid Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Ritchies Buffet0.3 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering0.4 km
  • Goring-By-Sea3.6 km
  • Littlehampton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Preston Place0.3 km
  • Preston Place0.3 km
  • Station Rd Roundabout0.3 km
  • Station Rd Roundabout0.3 km
  • Angmering Rail Station0.4 km