BN16 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Preston, East in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00160172 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN16 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN16 1BQ.
335
50
£ 46,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN16 1BQ 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 1BQ'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1BQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1BQ has low crime rates — 19 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
East Preston Infant School
East Preston Junior School
The Angmering School
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.9 km
- Caffe Pausa1.0 km
- Kerry's Tea Room0.8 km
- Masala Lounge0.7 km
- Ristorantealmare0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- C J Food & News0.7 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Just Because0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.7 km
- British Legion Club0.5 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.7 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- Happy House0.4 km
- Mermaid Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Ritchies Buffet0.3 km
- Silver city food LTD0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering0.4 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.7 km
- Littlehampton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Preston Place0.1 km
- Preston Place0.1 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Vicarage Lane0.3 km
- Warren Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161BQ · Data under Open Government Licence