Postcode report
Is BN13 3AF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BN13 3AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN13 3AF is a postcode in Salvington, Worthing, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN13 3AF, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN13 3AF are local prosperity and health, while housing 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 BN13 3AF is based on Worthing 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,680 residents, 1,422 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 56, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 91% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 2% 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 BN13 3AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £365k from 93 rolling sales, down 0.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN13 3AF can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 BN13 3AF 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 BN13 3AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,112 planning applications, 16 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 BN13 3AF
Is BN13 3AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 11% 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 BN13 3AF?
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 BN13 3AF?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN13 3AF?
LocaleIQ matched BN13 3AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN13 3AF?
The latest median sold price is £365k based on 93 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN13 3AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,112 planning records, 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.