Postcode BN16 1BH is located in an urban city, within the East Preston ward of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Angmering South area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Angmering South is £55,376 per year. The nearest station is Angmering, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Langmeads Field.
Angmering South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,425 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Angmering South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Angmering South is £55,376 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 65 ft away from BN16 1BH.
Angmering South near BN16 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Angmering located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Angmering | N/A | Walking directions to Angmering |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Langmeads Field | Medium | Walking directions to Langmeads Field |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £412 per square foot) in East Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £2,850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £677,500 | £496 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £371,250 | £421 |
| Terraced | 22 | £315,000 | £369 |
| Flats | 28 | £166,250 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £537,500 | £205,000 | £285,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | £547,500 | £223,500 | £295,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £548,000 | £171,500 | £321,375 | £256,000 |
| 2019 | £557,500 | £168,000 | £315,000 | £277,500 |
| 2020 | £652,000 | £198,500 | £320,000 | £293,500 |
| 2021 | £600,000 | £259,000 | £337,750 | £315,000 |
| 2022 | £790,000 | £250,000 | £400,000 | £337,500 |
| 2023 | £735,000 | £242,500 | £395,000 | £340,000 |
| 2024 | £806,250 | £168,000 | £372,750 | £315,000 |
| 2025 | £688,500 | £215,000 | £366,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £130,750 | £375,000 | £385,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £407 | £276 | £306 | £282 |
| 2017 | £396 | £318 | £355 | £331 |
| 2018 | £410 | £289 | £359 | £322 |
| 2019 | £404 | £293 | £380 | £289 |
| 2020 | £418 | £314 | £345 | £340 |
| 2021 | £458 | £303 | £383 | £355 |
| 2022 | £557 | £312 | £482 | £367 |
| 2023 | £525 | £316 | £453 | £405 |
| 2024 | £525 | £312 | £455 | £340 |
| 2025 | £510 | £306 | £419 | £366 |
| 2026 | £387 | £221 | £405 | £390 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN16 1BH.
In the BN16 1BH postcode area, located within Angmering South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN16 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 124-128 Downs Way, East Preston, BN16 1AF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | News Plus | Station Road, Arun, BN16 3AE | Walking directions to News Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Station Road, Arun, BN16 3AE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 135-141 North Lane, East Preston, BN16 1HB | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Arun district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN16 1BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Graham Kelly
East Preston - Elected 4 May 2023
Philippa Mary Bower
East Preston - Elected 4 May 2023
Ricky Bower
East Preston - Elected 4 May 2023
Beccy Cooper
Worthing West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN16 1BH records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around BN16 1BH in Angmering South is £382,500 (about £412 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to BN16 1BH, including East Preston Infant School (Good), East Preston Junior School (Good) and The Angmering School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN16 1BH is Angmering, about 428 m away.
BN16 1BH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,425 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN16 1BH is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Paul Graham Kelly (Conservative and Unionist Party), Philippa Mary Bower (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ricky Bower (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.