BN16 1BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Lane, 0.7km 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 1BW offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00160176 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH LANE, BN16 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH LANE, BN16 1BW.
270
52
£ 46,700 /yr
38%
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.
Area Character
BN16 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £520k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1BW. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 520,000
1 sales · Mean £ 520,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1BW has low crime rates — 12 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
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Worthing Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.9 km
- British Legion Club0.8 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.4 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.5 km
- Angmering Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- Kerry's Tea Room0.9 km
- Masala Lounge0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Panku0.9 km
- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- Silver city food LTD0.7 km
- Three Oceans0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Costcutter0.3 km
- Just Because0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering1.1 km
- Goring-By-Sea2.9 km
- Durrington-On-Sea4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.0 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Roundstone Drive0.1 km
- Roundstone Drive0.2 km
- Arlington Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161BW · Data under Open Government Licence