BN12 4BW is a sought-after residential area on Southsea Avenue, 1.1km 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 4BW offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00162172 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHSEA AVENUE, BN12 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHSEA AVENUE, BN12 4BW.
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53
£ 48,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BN12 4BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4BW. The average age is 52.9. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4BW has low crime rates — 10 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
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Field Place Infant School
Orchards Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Marine Gardens Cafe1.0 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.8 km
- Shafiques0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.6 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.9 km
- Goring News & Wine0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Georgi Fin0.6 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
- The Mulberry1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.6 km
- China Cottage0.8 km
- Curry Zone0.8 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.6 km
- Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.8 km
- West Worthing1.5 km
- Goring-By-Sea1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Seafield Avenue0.2 km
- Seafield Avenue0.2 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.3 km
- Smugglers Walk0.3 km
- Parklands Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124BW · Data under Open Government Licence