BN16 2HW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Knightscroft Avenue, 0.4km from Rustington in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Rustington West ward and the Worthing West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN16, BN16 2HW offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 84% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £605k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 2HW are sourced from Output Area E00160441 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNIGHTSCROFT AVENUE, BN16 2HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHTSCROFT AVENUE, BN16 2HW.
252
60
£ 41,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN16 2HW is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 84% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £605k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 2HW. The average age is 59.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 592,500
4 sales · Mean £ 573,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 2HW has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rustington Community Primary School
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
Summerlea Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Barry Wadsworth0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- Cook0.5 km
- Country life pet supplies0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Broadmark Cafe-Bar0.5 km
- Costa Ltd0.5 km
- Establo Lounge0.6 km
- Fig Cafe & Tapas0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Rustington Convenience Store0.2 km
- Tesco Littlehampton Express1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- KFC0.5 km
- Express Pizza Ltd0.4 km
- Micks Chips0.3 km
- The Street Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lamb Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering1.8 km
- Littlehampton2.6 km
- Arundel5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Knightscroft Avenue0.1 km
- Knightscroft Avenue0.1 km
- Sea Lane0.1 km
- Sea Lane0.1 km
- Seafield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN162HW · Data under Open Government Licence