BN16 1BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on North Lane, 0.8km from Kingston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN16, BN16 1BN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00160169 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH LANE, BN16 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH LANE, BN16 1BN.
290
50
£ 46,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN16 1BN 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
No single demographic signal dominates BN16 1BN — age 50, 85% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1BN. The average age is 50.1. 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
Terraced
£ 320,000
2 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Semi-Detached
£ 297,000
2 sales · Mean £ 297,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1BN has low crime rates — 15 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
The Angmering School
Georgian Gardens Community 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 Inn0.2 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.4 km
- Angmering Lawn Tennis Club1.0 km
- Kerry's Tea Room1.0 km
- Masala Lounge0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Panku0.9 km
- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.2 km
- Silver city food LTD0.7 km
- Three Oceans0.7 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Costcutter0.2 km
- Just Because0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
- One Stop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering1.1 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.0 km
- Durrington-On-Sea4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Roundstone Drive0.0 km
- Roundstone Drive0.1 km
- Arlington Crescent0.1 km
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Arlington Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161BN · Data under Open Government Licence