Postcode report
BN12 4JR Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Worthing
About BN12 4JR: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN12 4JR is a postcode in Marine, Worthing, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN12 4JR, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN12 4JR are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN12 4JR is based on Worthing 013 Census 2021. It covers 8,396 residents, 2,654 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near BN12 4JR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £375k from 81 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN12 4JR can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN12 4JR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN12 4JR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,129 planning applications, 17 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN12 4JR
Is BN12 4JR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN12 4JR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN12 4JR?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN12 4JR?
LocaleIQ matched BN12 4JR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN12 4JR?
The latest median sold price is £375k based on 81 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN12 4JR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,129 planning records, 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.