Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, BN12 4EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, BN12 4EB.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN12 4EB 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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6/10
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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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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. BN12 4EB's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BN12 4EB is a sought-after residential area on Shaftesbury Avenue, 1.0km 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 4EB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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. 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 4EB are sourced from Output Area E00162194 (shared with 13 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 4EB. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
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.

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

BN12 4EB has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School

Good831 pupils0.4 km
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing

Good195 pupils0.6 km
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Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School

Good425 pupils0.8 km
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Orchards Junior School

Good517 pupils1.1 km
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Field Place Infant School

Requires Improvement272 pupils1.1 km
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Palatine Primary School

Good175 pupils1.3 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing

Good177 pupils1.5 km
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Oak Grove College

Good266 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Ceres Health Food Store0.4 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food0.9 km
  • Elm Grove Food And Wine0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Georgi Fin0.4 km
  • Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.8 km
  • The Elephant in the Room0.5 km
  • The Golden Lion0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bay Leaf Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Lazy Brunch Kitchen0.6 km
  • Shafiques0.5 km
  • Spice I Am0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Worthing Fisheries0.4 km
  • China Cottage0.6 km
  • Curry Zone0.6 km
  • Delice Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Dragon Inn0.7 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durrington-On-Sea0.5 km
  • West Worthing1.3 km
  • Goring-By-Sea1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlborough Road0.0 km
  • Shaftesbury Avenue0.1 km
  • Shaftesbury Avenue0.1 km
  • Parklands Avenue0.2 km
  • Leisure Centre0.2 km