BN12 4AL is a safe, established residential area on Wallace Parade, 0.7km from West Worthing in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the Worthing West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN12 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00162240 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALLACE PARADE, BN12 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALLACE PARADE, BN12 4AL.
355
38
£ 49,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 38, BN12 4AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4AL. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 185,000
1 sales · Mean £ 185,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4AL has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Field Place Infant School
Orchards Junior School
Palatine Primary School
Heene CofE Primary School
Thomas A Becket Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Card Factory0.0 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.2 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.3 km
- Goring News & Wine0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Georgi Fin0.2 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.5 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.1 km
- Toby Carvery0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Bay Leaf Cafe0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.0 km
- Shafiques0.1 km
- Spice I Am0.1 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.0 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat0.9 km
- Co-Op Stores0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.2 km
- China Cottage0.0 km
- Curry Zone0.0 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.2 km
- Dragon Inn1.0 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Worthing0.8 km
- Durrington-On-Sea0.9 km
- Worthing1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wallace Avenue0.0 km
- Wallace Avenue0.0 km
- Lansdowne Road0.2 km
- Lansdowne Road0.2 km
- Hurst Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124AL · Data under Open Government Licence