BN16 1BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Boundary Way, 0.8km from Kingston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For serious buyers, BN16 1BU is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00160169 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOUNDARY WAY, BN16 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUNDARY WAY, BN16 1BU.
290
50
£ 46,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN16 1BU 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN16 1BU — age 50, 85% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1BU. 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
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
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Detached
£ 347,500
1 sales · Mean £ 347,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1BU 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.
school Local Schools
East Preston Infant School
East Preston Junior School
The Angmering School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Worthing Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- British Legion Club1.0 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.4 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Asda Cafe0.7 km
- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.4 km
- Masala Lounge0.9 km
- Ristorantealmare0.9 km
- Angmering Lawn Tennis Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Panku0.7 km
- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- Silver city food LTD0.8 km
- Three Oceans0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Costcutter0.4 km
- Just Because0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
- One Stop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering1.3 km
- Goring-By-Sea2.7 km
- Durrington-On-Sea4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Saxon Close0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Saxon Close0.2 km
- Arlington Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161BU · Data under Open Government Licence