Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

EASTERN CLOSE, BN16 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN CLOSE, BN16 1BS.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN16 1BS 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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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN16 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN16 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Eastern Close, 0.8km from Kingston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN16, BN16 1BS offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, up 15.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00160169 (shared with 6 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 1BS. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 325,000

6 sales · Mean £ 331,166

Terraced

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 284,000

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

BN16 1BS has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.7 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.7 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils0.9 km
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Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Good398 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Worthing Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • British Legion Club0.9 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.3 km
  • The S.P Alehouse0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.8 km
  • Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.4 km
  • Angmering Lawn Tennis Club1.0 km
  • Masala Lounge0.8 km
  • Ristorantealmare0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Panku0.8 km
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.8 km
  • Three Oceans0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Just Because0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.1 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.9 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Roundstone Drive0.1 km
  • Roundstone Drive0.1 km
  • Arlington Crescent0.1 km
  • Arlington Crescent0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km