BN16 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Ambersham Crescent, 1.0km from Preston, East in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN16, BN16 1AH offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00160033 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMBERSHAM CRESCENT, BN16 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBERSHAM CRESCENT, BN16 1AH.
284
46
£ 46,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN16 1AH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
BN16 1AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1AH. The average age is 46.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 295,000
15 sales · Mean £ 300,566
Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1AH has low crime rates — 20 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
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.8 km
- Caffe Pausa1.0 km
- Kerry's Tea Room1.0 km
- Masala Lounge0.8 km
- Ristorantealmare0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- C J Food & News0.8 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Just Because0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.8 km
- British Legion Club0.7 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.6 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
- Happy House0.5 km
- Mermaid Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Ritchies Buffet0.3 km
- Silver city food LTD0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering0.4 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.6 km
- Littlehampton4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Preston Place0.2 km
- Preston Place0.2 km
- Station Rd Roundabout0.3 km
- Station Rd Roundabout0.3 km
- Warren Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161AH · Data under Open Government Licence