BN16 1AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Copse View, 0.8km from East Preston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For families considering a move, BN16 1AY represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00160172 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COPSE VIEW, BN16 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPSE VIEW, BN16 1AY.
335
50
£ 46,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN16 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BN16 1AY's 64% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1AY. The average age is 49.7. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 245,000
5 sales · Mean £ 235,600
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
8 sales · Mean £ 294,531
Terraced
£ 265,500
1 sales · Mean £ 265,500
Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1AY has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
East Preston Infant School
East Preston Junior School
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
The Angmering School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- C J Food & News0.6 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Just Because0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Caffe Pausa0.9 km
- Kerry's Tea Room0.8 km
- Masala Lounge0.7 km
- Ristorantealmare0.6 km
- Worthing Hockey Club Ltd0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.6 km
- British Legion Club0.5 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.9 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.7 km
- Happy House0.3 km
- Mermaid Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Ritchies Buffet0.3 km
- Silver city food LTD0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering0.3 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.8 km
- Littlehampton4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Preston Place0.1 km
- Preston Place0.1 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Sheep Fold Avenue0.2 km
- Sheep Fold Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161AY · Data under Open Government Licence