Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

SOMERSET ROAD, BN16 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET ROAD, BN16 1BY.

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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 1BY 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

BN16 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £297k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

BN16 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Somerset Road, 0.7km from Kingston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £297k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1BY 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 1BY. 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

Terraced

£ 297,500

2 sales · Mean £ 297,500

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

BN16 1BY has low crime rates — 17 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 offences15
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Vehicle crime4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.8 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.8 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Worthing Rugby Football Club1.0 km
  • British Legion Club1.0 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.5 km
  • The S.P Alehouse0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.7 km
  • Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.5 km
  • Masala Lounge0.9 km
  • Ristorantealmare0.9 km
  • Angmering Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Panku0.7 km
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.9 km
  • Three Oceans0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Just Because0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
  • One Stop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.4 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.7 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Saxon Close0.3 km
  • Saxon Close0.3 km
  • Roundstone Drive0.3 km