Postcode sector · BN12 4

Is Goring-by-Sea a good place to live?

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In Goring-by-Sea (BN12 4), recorded crime is 87% below the national average, homes sell for around £505,500 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 87% below average
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£505,500
from 150 sales
Population
13,588
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
34.6
per 1,000 · -87% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
10.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 is rated high. Around 10.3% of properties (480 of 4,644) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 242 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in BN12 4, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in BN12 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 14/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 51
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 23%
Households: 6,127

Owned 80% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 16%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BN12 4.

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Goring-by-Sea BN12 4: frequently asked questions

Is Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4?

Recorded crime in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 runs at 34.6 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 safe?

Crime in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 runs at 34.6 per 1,000 properties, 87% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4?

Homes in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 sell for around £505,500 on average, based on 150 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 is rated high. Around 10.3% of properties (480 of 4,644) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 242 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4?

There are 3 schools in Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 a deprived area?

Goring-by-Sea BN12 4 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).