BN16 3BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Rustington in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Rustington East ward and the Worthing West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 15.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN16 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00160431 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN16 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN16 3BQ.
226
58
£ 41,200 /yr
30%
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 3BQ is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 15.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN16 3BQ. The average age is 58.4. 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
Flat
£ 199,125
6 sales · Mean £ 205,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN16 3BQ has low crime rates — 27 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
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School
Rustington Community Primary School
Summerlea Community Primary School
East Preston Infant School
East Preston Junior School
The Angmering School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Barry Wadsworth0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist0.6 km
- C J Food & News0.4 km
- Cook0.5 km
- Country life pet supplies0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Windmill Public House0.4 km
- Lamb Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Broadmark Cafe-Bar0.5 km
- Caffe Pausa0.5 km
- Charlottes Kitchen0.5 km
- Costa Ltd0.5 km
- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Sundarban0.5 km
- The Great Wall0.4 km
- Uncle Sams Hamburger Express0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Angmering0.8 km
- Littlehampton3.3 km
- Goring-By-Sea4.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Joseph's Church0.0 km
- Sea Avenue0.1 km
- St Joseph's Church0.1 km
- Sea Avenue0.1 km
- Albert Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN163BQ · Data under Open Government Licence