Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

OLD WORTHING ROAD, BN16 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD WORTHING ROAD, BN16 1DJ.

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Population

622

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN16 1DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £390k 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 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Old Worthing Road, 1.0km from Kingston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN16, BN16 1DJ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 78% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00160042 (shared with 19 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 1DJ. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 378,000

4 sales · Mean £ 365,250

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

BN16 1DJ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.7 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.7 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils0.8 km
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Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Good398 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Worthing Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • British Legion Club0.9 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.1 km
  • The S.P Alehouse0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.3 km
  • Masala Lounge0.9 km
  • Ristorantealmare0.8 km
  • Worthing Hockey Club Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Panku0.9 km
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.8 km
  • Three Oceans0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Just Because0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
  • One Stop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.1 km
  • Goring-By-Sea3.0 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Arlington Crescent0.1 km
  • Arlington Crescent0.1 km
  • Roundstone Drive0.1 km
  • Roundstone Drive0.2 km
  • Roundstone Garden Centre0.2 km