Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

SEA PLACE, BN12 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

291

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN12 4BZ 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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5/10
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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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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BN12 4BZ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

BN12 4BZ is a sought-after residential area on Sea Place, 1.2km from West Worthing in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.

For serious buyers, BN12 4BZ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 86% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k. 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 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00162177 (shared with 12 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 4BZ. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 191,000

Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

BN12 4BZ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School

Good831 pupils0.8 km
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing

Good195 pupils0.9 km
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Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good425 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Marine Gardens Cafe0.7 km
  • Bay Leaf Cafe0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.8 km
  • Shafiques0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Ceres Health Food Store0.6 km
  • Elm Grove Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Goring News & Wine0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Georgi Fin0.7 km
  • The Elephant in the Room0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Worthing Fisheries0.6 km
  • China Cottage0.8 km
  • Curry Zone0.8 km
  • Delice Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durrington-On-Sea1.1 km
  • West Worthing1.5 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Yacht Club0.1 km
  • Yacht Club0.1 km
  • Smugglers Walk0.2 km
  • Smugglers Walk0.2 km
  • Aglaia Road0.2 km