Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

THAKEHAM CLOSE, BN16 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THAKEHAM CLOSE, BN16 1DR.

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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

BN16 1DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £365k 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 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Thakeham Close, 1.0km from Hangleton in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, BN16 1DR is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1DR 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 1DR. 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

£ 311,250

2 sales · Mean £ 311,250

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

BN16 1DR has low crime rates — 16 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Possession of weapons4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.9 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Worthing Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.6 km
  • Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.2 km
  • Worthing Hockey Club Ltd1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Panku0.6 km
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • Three Oceans1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costcutter0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.3 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.7 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Saxon Close0.1 km
  • Roundstone Garden Centre0.1 km
  • Saxon Close0.1 km
  • Roundstone Garden Centre0.1 km
  • Arlington Crescent0.2 km