Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

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

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

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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
workEmployment
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 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £305,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN16 1DU is a safe, established residential area on Old Worthing Road, 0.9km from Hangleton in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, BN16 1DU 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1DU 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 1DU. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 267,492

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

BN16 1DU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft4
Vehicle crime4
Possession of weapons3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils1.0 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils1.0 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Worthing Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.5 km
  • Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Panku0.5 km
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.4 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.6 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.1 km

Bus Stops

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