BN16 1AZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Worthing Road, 0.9km from Preston, East in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For serious buyers, BN16 1AZ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00160179 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORTHING ROAD, BN16 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORTHING ROAD, BN16 1AZ.
329
61
£ 46,700 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN16 1AZ 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
Average age 61, 84% owned. BN16 1AZ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £725k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1AZ. The average age is 61.1. 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
£ 477,500
8 sales · Mean £ 688,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1AZ has low crime rates — 20 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
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
East Preston Infant School
East Preston Junior School
The Angmering School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- C J Food & News0.5 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Just Because0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Windmill Public House1.0 km
- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.7 km
- British Legion Club0.6 km
- The Roundstone Inn1.0 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Caffe Pausa0.7 km
- Kerry's Tea Room0.9 km
- Masala Lounge0.8 km
- Ristorantealmare0.7 km
- Worthing Hockey Club Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Happy House0.2 km
- Mermaid Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Ritchies Buffet0.2 km
- Silver city food LTD0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering0.2 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.9 km
- Littlehampton4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Sheep Fold Avenue0.1 km
- Preston Place0.2 km
- Sheep Fold Avenue0.2 km
- Preston Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161AZ · Data under Open Government Licence