Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

THE RIDINGS, BN16 2TP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDINGS, BN16 2TP.

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

296

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN16 2TP 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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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 57, 94% owned. BN16 2TP is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £936k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

home £936,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN16 2TP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Ridings, 0.6km from East Preston in Rustington. Administratively it sits within East Preston ward and the Worthing West constituency.

For serious buyers, BN16 2TP is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £936k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 2TP are sourced from Output Area E00160164 (shared with 9 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 2TP. The average age is 56.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 936,000

1 sales · Mean £ 936,000

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

BN16 2TP has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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East Preston Infant School

Good262 pupils0.9 km
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East Preston Junior School

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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Georgian Gardens Community Primary School

Good398 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Just Because0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Sea View Stores0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • British Legion Club0.8 km
  • The Clockhouse Bar0.5 km
  • The S.P Alehouse0.8 km
  • The Tudor Tavern0.4 km
  • East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Kerry's Tea Room0.6 km
  • Masala Lounge0.8 km
  • Ristorantealmare0.8 km
  • Grub And Gumption0.4 km
  • Penang Village0.4 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Perfect Pizza0.5 km
  • Silver city food LTD0.8 km
  • Three Oceans0.9 km
  • Micks Chips0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Seaview Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.3 km
  • Goring-By-Sea4.1 km
  • Littlehampton4.2 km