BN16 1QR is a sought-after residential area on Golden Acre, 0.3km from West Kingston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For serious buyers, BN16 1QR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k, down 47.5% 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 1QR are sourced from Output Area E00160184 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDEN ACRE, BN16 1QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN ACRE, BN16 1QR.
301
53
£ 48,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN16 1QR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN16 1QR's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £850k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 47.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 1QR. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 850,000
4 sales · Mean £ 969,935
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
BN16 1QR has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Just Because0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Sea View Stores0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- British Legion Club1.0 km
- The Clockhouse Bar0.6 km
- The S.P Alehouse0.8 km
- The Tudor Tavern0.7 km
- East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Kerry's Tea Room0.7 km
- Masala Lounge0.8 km
- Ristorantealmare0.9 km
- Grub And Gumption0.7 km
- Penang Village0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Perfect Pizza0.6 km
- Silver city food LTD0.9 km
- Three Oceans0.9 km
- Micks Chips0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Seaview Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering1.8 km
- Goring-By-Sea3.1 km
- Durrington-On-Sea4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BN161QR · Data under Open Government Licence