BN12 4EA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.9km 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 4EA offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00162187 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN12 4EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN12 4EA.
300
49
£ 48,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN12 4EA 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
BN12 4EA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN12 4EA. 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
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)
Crime around BN12 4EA is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. 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
Orchards Junior School
Field Place Infant School
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Palatine Primary School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Oak Grove College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Ceres Health Food Store0.6 km
- Co-Operative Group Food0.6 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Georgi Fin0.6 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.7 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.6 km
- The Golden Lion0.4 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bay Leaf Cafe0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.7 km
- Shafiques0.6 km
- Spice I Am0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Worthing Fisheries0.6 km
- China Cottage0.7 km
- Curry Zone0.7 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.6 km
- Dragon Inn0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea0.2 km
- West Worthing1.2 km
- Goring-By-Sea1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Durrington-on-Sea Rail Station0.2 km
- Durrington-on-Sea Rail Station0.2 km
- Durrington-on-Sea Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN124EA · Data under Open Government Licence