Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

GOLDEN ACRE, BN16 1QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN ACRE, BN16 1QR.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 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.

Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Just Because0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Sea View Stores0.7 km
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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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Perfect Pizza0.6 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.9 km
  • Three Oceans0.9 km
  • Micks Chips0.6 km
hotel

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