Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

LAVINIA WAY, BN16 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAVINIA WAY, BN16 1DD.

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Population

218

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Avg Age

67

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

21%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 67, 93% owned. BN16 1DD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £406k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.

home £406,428 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN16 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Lavinia Way, 0.4km from Kingston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.

For serious buyers, BN16 1DD is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 67 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 93% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k, down 7.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00160161 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1DD. The average age is 66.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

21%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 400,000

7 sales · Mean £ 405,642

Semi-Detached

£ 342,500

11 sales · Mean £ 361,272

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN16 1DD has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.6 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.6 km
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Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Good398 pupils1.5 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Just Because0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Sea View Stores0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • British Legion Club0.6 km
  • The Clockhouse Bar0.6 km
  • The Roundstone Inn1.0 km
  • The S.P Alehouse0.4 km
  • The Tudor Tavern0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Kerry's Tea Room0.5 km
  • Masala Lounge0.4 km
  • Ristorantealmare0.5 km
  • Grub And Gumption0.7 km
  • Penang Village0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
  • Perfect Pizza0.6 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.5 km
  • Three Oceans0.5 km
  • Micks Chips0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Seaview Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.3 km
  • Goring-By-Sea3.1 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lavinia Way0.3 km
  • Lavinia Way0.3 km
  • Orchard Road0.4 km
  • Orchard Road0.4 km
  • Windlesham Gardens0.4 km