Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

NORTH LANE, BN16 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH LANE, BN16 1BX.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN16 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BN16 1BX is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

BN16 1BX is a sought-after residential area on North Lane, 0.6km 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 1BX offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 93% 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 £220k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00160177 (shared with 11 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 1BX. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

BN16 1BX 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 offences21
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order6
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.6 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.6 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils1.1 km
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Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Good398 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.6 km
  • Angmering Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
  • Kerry's Tea Room0.9 km
  • Masala Lounge0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Panku0.9 km
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.6 km
  • Three Oceans0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.9 km
  • British Legion Club0.8 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.5 km
  • The S.P Alehouse0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Just Because0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
  • One Stop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.2 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.9 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.0 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Orchard Road0.2 km
  • Orchard Road0.2 km
  • Roundstone Drive0.2 km