BN12 4AZ is a sought-after residential area on Goring Road, 0.8km from Goring-by-Sea in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN12, BN12 4AZ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £720k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BN12 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00162194 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORING ROAD, BN12 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORING ROAD, BN12 4AZ.
257
52
£ 48,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN12 4AZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £720k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4AZ. The average age is 52.1. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 720,000
1 sales · Mean £ 720,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4AZ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Orchards Junior School
Field Place Infant School
Palatine Primary School
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Chizzy's Pic n Mix also trading as The Hangover Kitchen0.9 km
- Denyer News0.6 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Goring Conservative Club0.9 km
- The Mulberry0.8 km
- Georgi Fin0.7 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.7 km
- The Golden Lion0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Goring Cafe and Restaurant0.6 km
- Monsoon Goring0.6 km
- Sea Lane Cafe0.7 km
- The Verandah0.6 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Fortune Inn0.7 km
- Golden China0.7 km
- Goring Fish N Chips0.6 km
- Goring Kebab House0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.6 km
- Goring-By-Sea1.5 km
- West Worthing1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Parklands Avenue0.0 km
- Parklands Avenue0.1 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.2 km
- Clive Avenue0.2 km
- Clive Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124AZ · Data under Open Government Licence