BN12 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Goring Road, 0.8km 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN12 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00162240 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORING ROAD, BN12 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORING ROAD, BN12 4AP.
355
38
£ 49,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4AP 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
BN12 4AP is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 4AP. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4AP has low crime rates — 41 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
Orchards Junior School
Field Place Infant School
Palatine Primary School
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Heene CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.1 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.3 km
- Goring News & Wine0.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Georgi Fin0.1 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.6 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.0 km
- The Golden Lion0.9 km
- Toby Carvery0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bay Leaf Cafe0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.1 km
- Shafiques0.1 km
- Spice I Am0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op0.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat1.0 km
- Co-Op Stores1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.1 km
- China Cottage0.1 km
- Curry Zone0.1 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.1 km
- Dragon Inn0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.8 km
- West Worthing0.8 km
- Worthing2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wallace Avenue0.1 km
- Wallace Avenue0.1 km
- Toby Carvery0.1 km
- Toby Carvery0.2 km
- Rose Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124AP · Data under Open Government Licence