BN12 4DU is a sought-after residential area on Harvey Road, 1.2km from Goring-by-Sea in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Goring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For serious buyers, BN12 4DU is 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £655k, down 28.8% 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 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00162172 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARVEY ROAD, BN12 4DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVEY ROAD, BN12 4DU.
277
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN12 4DU combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£655k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 28.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4DU. 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
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
£ 446,500
6 sales · Mean £ 496,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN12 4DU has low crime rates — 11 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
12 nearby- Marine Gardens Cafe0.9 km
- Bay Leaf Cafe0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.7 km
- Shafiques0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.5 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.8 km
- Goring News & Wine0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Georgi Fin0.6 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.6 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.5 km
- China Cottage0.7 km
- Curry Zone0.7 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.6 km
- Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.9 km
- West Worthing1.4 km
- Goring-By-Sea1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Seafield Avenue0.3 km
- Smugglers Walk0.3 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.3 km
- Seafield Avenue0.3 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124DU · Data under Open Government Licence