BN16 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Ashurst Way, 1.0km from Preston, East in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
For serious buyers, BN16 1AQ is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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: Average house prices are around £320k, down 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00160043 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHURST WAY, BN16 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHURST WAY, BN16 1AQ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates BN16 1AQ — age 47, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1AQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 281,000
22 sales · Mean £ 298,818
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1AQ 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
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
5 nearby- Worthing Rugby Football Club0.8 km
- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.9 km
- British Legion Club0.7 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.4 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.6 km
- Masala Lounge0.8 km
- Ristorantealmare0.7 km
- Worthing Hockey Club Ltd0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Angmering Village Greens1.0 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Just Because0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- Happy House0.7 km
- Mermaid Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Ritchies Buffet0.6 km
- Silver city food LTD0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering0.6 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.4 km
- Littlehampton4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Crescent0.2 km
- Quiet Waters0.4 km
- Quiet Waters0.4 km
- Arlington Crescent0.4 km
- Roundstone Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161AQ · Data under Open Government Licence