Rustington
Built-up area in Arun, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.821, -0.48 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 07 03 |
| Population: | 13,210 |
| Dialling code: | 01903 (Worthing) |
Rustington is a large coastal village in the district of Arun, West Sussex, England, lying on the south coast between Littlehampton and Worthing. It has a long shingle beach and seafront greens, a pleasant high street and a conservation area with several listed buildings and traditional thatched cottages that hint at its medieval origins.
Today Rustington combines a strong local community with a largely residential economy: independent shops, cafés and pubs sit alongside schools and small businesses, while many residents commute to larger centres such as Brighton or London. The village is known for active local groups, seasonal community events and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere that attracts both young families and retirees.
Postcode districts covering Rustington
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Crawley 24 miles38.6 km
- Worthing 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Waterlooville 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Bognor Regis 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Littlehampton 2.5 miles4 km
- Horsham 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Havant 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Haywards Heath 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Chichester 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Burgess Hill 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Rottingdean 18.5 miles29.7 km
Neighbouring places
- East Preston Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Rustington East Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Kingston Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Ferring Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Rustington West Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Angmering Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Brookfield Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Poling Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Clapham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Beach Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Toddington Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Patching Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Rustington
BN16 2QD, BN16 1HN, BN12 5EA, BN16 2DW, BN16 2JA, BN16 3ZZ, BN16 3LD, BN16 1HJ, BN16 1HA … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 26.6 miles42.8 km
- Southampton Airport 39.2 miles63.1 km
- Angmering Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Goring-by-Sea Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
Hotels near Rustington Ad
- The Highdown – Brunning and Price 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- House Arundel 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Coach and Horses 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Arun View Inn 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Swan Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Sleep Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Railway Hotel Worthing 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- The Black Horse, Climping 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Norfolk Arms Hotel 4 4 miles6.4 km
Schools in Rustington
- East Preston Infant School Primary
- East Preston Junior School Primary
- Ferring C of E Primary School Primary
- Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Primary
- Rustington Community Primary School Primary
- St Margaret's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Primary
- The Angmering School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Climping Beach Beach 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Parham House Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- South Downs Hill 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 8 miles12.9 km
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Shoreham Library Library 9 miles14.5 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Goodwood House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Pagham Beach Beach 11.8 miles19 km
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.4 miles20 km