BN99 3QZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from West Durrington in Worthing. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Northbrook ward and the Worthing West constituency.
Within the BN99 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN99 3QZ are sourced from Output Area E00162265 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN99 3QZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN99 3QZ.
526
38
£ 49,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN99 3QZ — age 38, 75% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN99 3QZ. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN99 3QZ has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington
Field Place Infant School
Orchards Junior School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Palatine Primary School
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Oak Grove College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bugdens0.6 km
- Chizzy's Pic n Mix also trading as The Hangover Kitchen1.0 km
- Fitzpatrick & Son (Butchers)0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Kamsons Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Sussex Yeoman0.3 km
- The Swallows Return0.6 km
- West Worthing Club CIC0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- Incentive Facilities Management0.0 km
- Limbrick Corner Cafe0.4 km
- Southern Water0.2 km
- Theatre & Theatre Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco West Durrington Extra0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China House0.4 km
- Goring Fish Bar0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Taco Bell0.8 km
- The Chip Shop0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Goring-By-Sea0.9 km
- Durrington-On-Sea1.5 km
- West Worthing2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Southern Water0.1 km
- Southern Water0.1 km
- Carisbrooke Drive0.1 km
- Carisbrooke Drive0.2 km
- Winterbourne Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN993QZ · Data under Open Government Licence