Rustington North
Arun 007 · 6 sub-areas · 9,865 residents
Arun 007 is a residential neighbourhood within Arun, West Sussex, home to around 9,865 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,127 a month — broadly in line with the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area skews noticeably older than most, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. Owner-occupation is high, and greenspace is close for most households.
Rustington North is a settled residential pocket of Arun. The bigger gravitational centre is London, around 115 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Rustington North?
The area is unusually green for its density — 7 parks and 4 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,217 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Rustington North in Arun
Living in Rustington North
This part of Arun has the feel of a settled, largely owner-occupied coastal community rather than a transit zone. Around three in four households own their home, and the age profile reflects that long-term settledness — over 24% of residents are 65 or older, well above the national average. It's the kind of place where people stay put rather than cycle through.
Rent here is relatively contained for the South East. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,127 a month, which sits close to the UK national median and noticeably below what you'd pay in larger South East cities. That said, affordability is still a stretch: with median resident salaries around £29,800 a year, rent takes up a significant share of take-home pay — roughly 65% based on median figures, which is a genuine constraint for lower earners or single-person households.
The population is predominantly UK-born — over 93% — and ethnic diversity is low, with a diversity index of 6.3. One-person households make up just under 29% of homes. Families with children account for around 19% of households, suggesting a mixed community of older couples, retirees, and some younger families rather than a particularly youthful demographic.
Practically, the area is car-dependent: over 61% of residents drive to work, and public transport use is minimal at under 3%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 21-minute walk — and there's no metro or tram service within realistic distance. Broadband coverage is strong, with 100% of premises able to access gigabit speeds. For sub-areas and streets within Arun 007, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Arun 007 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, quiet residential area with low crime, good greenspace access, and strong broadband. The trade-off is limited public transport — you'll need a car for most errands — and school quality within catchment distance is below the national average. It suits those who prioritise calm over connectivity.
- What is the rent in Arun 007?
- A one-bedroom runs around £839 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,127, and a three-bedroom around £1,378. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.6% over the past year.
- Is Arun 007 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 49.9 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That places it comfortably in the safer half of English neighbourhoods.
- What's the commute from Arun 007 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.7 km away — a roughly 21-minute walk. The public transport journey to London takes around 115 minutes. Most residents drive: 61% commute by car, and nearly 24% work from home.
- Who lives in Arun 007?
- Predominantly older, settled homeowners. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and over 74% own their home. It's not a young professional area — the 18–34 age group makes up only around 17.5% of the population.
- What schools are near Arun 007?
- There are 45 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — notably below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 11.4 km away. Check Ofsted and Arun's admissions pages for current catchment details.
- How affordable is Arun 007 for renters?
- Rent takes up roughly 65% of median take-home pay for residents — a heavy burden by most measures. The median resident salary is around £29,800 a year, and even modest rents stretch that significantly. It's more manageable for dual-income households or those with above-median earnings.