Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

MERRYFIELD CRESCENT, BN16 4DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERRYFIELD CRESCENT, BN16 4DA.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN16 4DA 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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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

BN16 4DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £367k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.

home £367,380 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN16 4DA is a safe, established residential area on Merryfield Crescent, 0.4km from Angmering in Rustington. Administratively it sits within Angmering & Findon ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, BN16 4DA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 86% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, up 10.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN16 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00160050 (shared with 4 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 4DA. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

11 sales · Mean £ 392,772

Terraced

£ 345,000

16 sales · Mean £ 327,140

Semi-Detached

£ 382,500

2 sales · Mean £ 382,500

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

BN16 4DA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

Good0.5 km
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Good420 pupils0.6 km
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The Angmering School

Good1315 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Angmering Village Greens0.7 km
  • Angmering Village Greens0.5 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Meat in the Square0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Angmering Manor0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Angmering Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Pete's Den0.4 km
  • The Angmering Club0.5 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.4 km
  • The Spotted Cow0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Culberry Nursery Ltd0.5 km
  • Juna home and garden0.5 km
  • Shafiques of Angmering0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Big Fry0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Angmering1.8 km
  • Goring-By-Sea3.6 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Water Lane0.1 km
  • Beech View0.1 km
  • Water Lane0.1 km
  • Beech View0.1 km
  • Weavers Hill0.2 km