BN16 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Arlington Crescent, 0.9km from Hangleton in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.
For serious buyers, BN16 1DS is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 78% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00160042 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARLINGTON CRESCENT, BN16 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARLINGTON CRESCENT, BN16 1DS.
622
35
£ 46,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN16 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £349k 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 1DS. The average age is 34.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 349,000
1 sales · Mean £ 349,000
Semi-Detached
£ 281,500
2 sales · Mean £ 281,500
Terraced
£ 259,000
1 sales · Mean £ 259,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 1DS has low crime rates — 19 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Worthing Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- The Roundstone Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Asda Cafe0.6 km
- Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Panku0.6 km
- Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Costcutter0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering1.3 km
- Goring-By-Sea2.7 km
- Durrington-On-Sea4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Saxon Close0.1 km
- Saxon Close0.1 km
- Roundstone Garden Centre0.1 km
- Roundstone Garden Centre0.1 km
- Arlington Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161DS · Data under Open Government Licence