BN16 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Warren Crescent, 0.9km from Preston, East in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN16, BN16 1BJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k, up 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00160171 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARREN CRESCENT, BN16 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARREN CRESCENT, BN16 1BJ.
308
46
£ 46,700 /yr
50%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN16 1BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £389k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1BJ. The average age is 45.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
13 sales · Mean £ 340,076
Terraced
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1BJ has low crime rates — 13 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
East Preston Infant School
East Preston Junior School
The Angmering School
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Worthing Rugby Football Club1.0 km
- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.8 km
- British Legion Club0.6 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.4 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.7 km
- Kerry's Tea Room0.9 km
- Masala Lounge0.7 km
- Ristorantealmare0.6 km
- Worthing Hockey Club Ltd0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- C J Food & News1.0 km
- Costcutter0.3 km
- Just Because0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- One Stop0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- Happy House0.6 km
- Mermaid Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Ritchies Buffet0.5 km
- Silver city food LTD0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering0.6 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.4 km
- Littlehampton4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Crescent0.1 km
- Preston Place0.3 km
- Preston Place0.3 km
- Roundstone Drive0.4 km
- Arlington Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161BJ · Data under Open Government Licence