Ashdown Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 1DF is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 1DB, BN11 1DG, BN11 1DH, BN11 1DU, BN11 1DS, BN11 1DD, BN11 1DE, BN11 1BN, BN11 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN11 1DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 52.8% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.2% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN11 1DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 52% | 16.9% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 16.2% | -18.1% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 12.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 15.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 42.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 34.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 17.7% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 18.1% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 31.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 79.9% | 87.8% | 7.9% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 78% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 78% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 11.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 6.4% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 77.7% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 10.7% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 4.3% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashdown Road was 183.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashdown Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Central and the 40th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Ashdown Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2023-07-25 | £433,741 |
| 8 Ashdown Road, Worthing, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-03-16 | £439,577 |
| Flat 1 28 Ashdown Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-07 | £229,271 |
| 8 Ashdown Road, Worthing, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £385,200 | 2021-10-06 | £368,025 |
| 42 Ashdown Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-09-24 | £621,726 |
BN11 1DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Worthing Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | - not rated | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 1out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | - not rated | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Primary School and SSC 53 Chesswood Road , West Sussex BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornberry Middle School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cura Academy , 69 Mill Road BN11 5DX | - not rated | 97 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, 58c Chapel Road , BN11 1BG | - not rated | 197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Forward Ltd 28a Teville Road , BN11 1UG | - not rated | 426 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Horniman School 2 Park Road , BN11 2AS | - not rated | 554 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Road Cafe | 85 Chapel Road | 183 yd | |
| Kaspas also trading as Fattwins | 58 Chapel Road | 186 yd | |
| Connaught Theatre | Connaught Theatre Union Place | 235 yd | |
| Macmillans | Macmillans Bar, 3 Union Place | 238 yd | |
| Lahore Grill | Restaurant, 66 Newland Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Amsterdam | New Amsterdam, 79 High Street | 132 yd | |
| The Corner House | The Corner House, 80 High Street | 191 yd | |
| Bar Orange | Unit 3, Revenue Chambers, 58C Chapel Road | 197 yd | |
| Assembly Hall And Richmond Room | Assembly Hall And Richmond Room Stoke Abbott Road | 229 yd | |
| Toad in the Hole | The Castle Tavern, 1 Newland Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Pizza | Shop, 24A North Street | 107 yd | |
| Mumbai Kitchen Worthing | 75 Chapel Road | 168 yd | |
| Fernandos Express | 2, Connaught Buildings Chapel Road | 289 yd | |
| Burger Journey | 40 High Street | 350 yd | |
| Worthing Kebab House | 32 Teville Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 34 North Street | 142 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose High Street | 266 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Newland Street | 326 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 - 25 Chapel Road | 429 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 1 - 8 Guildbourne Centre | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Reps Health Studios (Closed) Grafton Place | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Our Lady Of Sion School GRATWICKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Gym Xtreme BATH PLACE | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| St Andrew'S Church Of England High School For Boys SACKVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Splashpoint Leisure Centre BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Aquarena Swimming Complex (Closed) Brighton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Manor Sports Ground Georgia Avenue | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.