Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

SEA PLACE, BN12 4BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA PLACE, BN12 4BG.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN12 4BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN12 4BG's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £385k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £385k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 144.8% year-on-year.

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

BN12 4BG is a sought-after residential area on Sea Place, 1.1km from Goring-by-Sea in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.

For serious buyers, BN12 4BG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 144.8% year-on-year. 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 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00162168 (shared with 5 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 4BG. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 504,250

2 sales · Mean £ 504,250

Flat

£ 260,000

4 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

BN12 4BG has low crime rates — 34 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.

Shoplifting60
Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School

Good831 pupils0.5 km
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good425 pupils0.9 km
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Field Place Infant School

Requires Improvement272 pupils1.2 km
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Orchards Junior School

Good517 pupils1.2 km
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Palatine Primary School

Good175 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Marine Gardens Cafe1.0 km
  • Bay Leaf Cafe0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.5 km
  • Shafiques0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • Ceres Health Food Store0.4 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food1.0 km
  • Elm Grove Food And Wine0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Georgi Fin0.4 km
  • Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.9 km
  • The Elephant in the Room0.4 km
  • The Golden Lion0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Worthing Fisheries0.3 km
  • China Cottage0.5 km
  • Curry Zone0.5 km
  • Delice Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Dragon Inn0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durrington-On-Sea0.6 km
  • West Worthing1.2 km
  • Goring-By-Sea1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Shaftesbury Avenue0.1 km
  • Shaftesbury Avenue0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Rose Walk0.2 km
  • Rose Walk0.2 km