Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

BROU CLOSE, BN16 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROU CLOSE, BN16 1DB.

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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 1DB 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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 93% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, BN16 1DB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £520k reflects the demand.

home £520,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN16 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Brou Close, 0.3km from Kingston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.

For serious buyers, BN16 1DB is 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. 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 1DB 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 1DB. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 496,500

8 sales · Mean £ 464,750

Semi-Detached

£ 384,000

2 sales · Mean £ 384,000

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

BN16 1DB has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.5 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.5 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils1.5 km
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Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Good398 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Just Because0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.5 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Sea View Stores0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • British Legion Club0.6 km
  • The Clockhouse Bar0.7 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.9 km
  • The S.P Alehouse0.5 km
  • The Tudor Tavern0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Kerry's Tea Room0.5 km
  • Masala Lounge0.5 km
  • Ristorantealmare0.5 km
  • Grub And Gumption0.8 km
  • Penang Village0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
  • Perfect Pizza0.7 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.5 km
  • Three Oceans0.5 km
  • Micks Chips0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Seaview Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.3 km
  • Goring-By-Sea3.0 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lavinia Way0.3 km
  • Lavinia Way0.3 km
  • Orchard Road0.3 km
  • Orchard Road0.3 km
  • Windlesham Gardens0.4 km