BN16 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Downs Way, 1.1km from Preston, East in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
For serious buyers, BN16 1AE is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 28.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00160043 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNS WAY, BN16 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS WAY, BN16 1AE.
261
47
£ 46,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN16 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 28.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1AE. The average age is 47.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
6 sales · Mean £ 339,816
Detached
£ 322,500
1 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1AE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Angmering School
East Preston Infant School
East Preston Junior School
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Worthing Rugby Football Club0.8 km
- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club1.0 km
- British Legion Club0.8 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.4 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.6 km
- Masala Lounge0.9 km
- Ristorantealmare0.8 km
- Worthing Hockey Club Ltd0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Angmering Village Greens0.9 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Just Because0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- Happy House0.7 km
- Mermaid Fish And Chips0.7 km
- Ritchies Buffet0.6 km
- Silver city food LTD0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering0.6 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.4 km
- Littlehampton4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Crescent0.3 km
- Quiet Waters0.4 km
- Quiet Waters0.4 km
- Rowan Way0.4 km
- Preston Place0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161AE · Data under Open Government Licence