Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

RUSSELLS CLOSE, BN16 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELLS CLOSE, BN16 1BT.

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Population

292

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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 1BT 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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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN16 1BT — age 50, 81% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £367k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.

home £367,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, BN16 1BT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% 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 £367k, up 5.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00160170 (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 1BT. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 337,750

18 sales · Mean £ 333,555

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

BN16 1BT has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.9 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Worthing Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.4 km
  • The S.P Alehouse1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.6 km
  • Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.4 km
  • Masala Lounge1.0 km
  • Ristorantealmare0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Panku0.6 km
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.9 km
  • Three Oceans0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Just Because0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd1.0 km
  • One Stop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.3 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.7 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Saxon Close0.1 km
  • Saxon Close0.2 km
  • Arlington Crescent0.2 km
  • Roundstone Garden Centre0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km