BN12 4BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sea Place, 1.2km from West Worthing in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the Worthing West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN12, BN12 4BS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £436k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN12 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00162253 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEA PLACE, BN12 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEA PLACE, BN12 4BS.
258
50
£ 49,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4BS 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN12 4BS spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4BS. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 430,000
5 sales · Mean £ 422,800
Flat
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4BS has low crime rates — 33 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
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Field Place Infant School
Orchards Junior School
Palatine Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Denyer News1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.4 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Goring Cafe and Restaurant1.0 km
- Monsoon Goring1.0 km
- Sea Lane Cafe0.8 km
- Marine Gardens Cafe0.8 km
- Orchid House0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Worthing Fisheries0.4 km
- China Cottage0.6 km
- Curry Zone0.5 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Georgi Fin0.4 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd1.0 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.5 km
- Toby Carvery0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.8 km
- West Worthing1.3 km
- Goring-By-Sea2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.3 km
- Rose Walk0.3 km
- Phrosso Road0.3 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.3 km
- Toby Carvery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124BS · Data under Open Government Licence