Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

OLD WORTHING ROAD, BN16 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD WORTHING ROAD, BN16 1DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

292

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN16 1DY 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.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN16 1DY — age 50, 81% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £437,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN16 1DY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Worthing Road, 0.9km from Hangleton in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN16, BN16 1DY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 81% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00160170 (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 1DY. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 437,500

1 sales · Mean £ 437,500

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

BN16 1DY has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft4
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils1.0 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils1.0 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Worthing Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • The Roundstone Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.5 km
  • Haskins Garden Centres Ltd0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Panku0.5 km
  • Bengal Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.4 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.6 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Saxon Close0.1 km
  • Saxon Close0.1 km
  • Roundstone Garden Centre0.2 km
  • Roundstone Garden Centre0.2 km
  • Arlington Crescent0.3 km