Living in BN16, Arun
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN16 in Arun. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Arun: £321,927, up 3.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN16
106 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £300,000 and a range from £70,000 to £1,965,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANGLEY COTTAGE STATION ROAD, BN16 3AY | semi-detached | £345,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| FLAT 24 DORKING COURT COPPER HALL CLOSE, BN16 3RY | flat-maisonette | £142,500 | 2026-06-02 |
| 7 RUSTON PARK, BN16 2AB | detached | £595,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 5 ASCOT WAY, BN16 3SB | terraced | £280,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 47 LAWRENCE AVENUE, BN16 3HX | semi-detached | £330,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| FLAT 68 MILLIERS COURT WORTHING ROAD, BN16 1AR | flat-maisonette | £125,000 | 2026-05-26 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
10 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| East Preston Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| The Angmering School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Littlehampton Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.9 mi |
| East Preston Infant School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
7 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 13.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.1% |
| Skilled trades | 12.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
148 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN16 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Arun's figures.
Common questions about BN16
What is the average house price in BN16?
The average sold price in Arun is £321,927 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN16?
Prices in Arun are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN16?
The median of 106 recorded sales around central BN16 in the last 2 years is £300,000, ranging from £70,000 to £1,965,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN16?
10 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN16, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN16?
148 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN16 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is BN16 at risk of flooding?
Central BN16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £300,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 148 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN16 safe?
148 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN16 or BN17, BN16 or BN12, BN16 or BN13.
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