Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

GORING ROAD, BN12 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORING ROAD, BN12 4BA.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN12 4BA 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.

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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN12 4BA combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£290k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £290k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN12 4BA is a sought-after residential area on Goring Road, 0.7km from Goring-by-Sea in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.

For serious buyers, BN12 4BA is 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. 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 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00162194 (shared with 13 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 BN12 4BA. 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

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 275,000

11 sales · Mean £ 278,904

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 351,666

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

BN12 4BA has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School

Good831 pupils0.1 km
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Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good425 pupils0.5 km
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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Orchards Junior School

Good517 pupils1.1 km
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Field Place Infant School

Requires Improvement272 pupils1.1 km
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Palatine Primary School

Good175 pupils1.4 km
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School

Good865 pupils1.4 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing

Good177 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Chizzy's Pic n Mix also trading as The Hangover Kitchen0.8 km
  • Denyer News0.5 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Goring Conservative Club0.8 km
  • The Mulberry0.7 km
  • Georgi Fin0.8 km
  • The Elephant in the Room0.8 km
  • The Golden Lion0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Goring Cafe and Restaurant0.5 km
  • Monsoon Goring0.5 km
  • Sea Lane Cafe0.7 km
  • The Verandah0.5 km
  • Bay Leaf Cafe0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Fortune Inn0.6 km
  • Golden China0.6 km
  • Goring Fish N Chips0.5 km
  • Goring Kebab House0.5 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durrington-On-Sea0.6 km
  • Goring-By-Sea1.4 km
  • West Worthing1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Parklands Avenue0.1 km
  • Clive Avenue0.1 km
  • Clive Avenue0.2 km
  • Parklands Avenue0.2 km
  • Shaftesbury Avenue0.3 km