Wenban Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 1HY 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 Wenban Road, Worthing, BN11 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 1HN, BN11 1UE, BN11 1HJ, BN11 1JA, BN11 1HU, BN11 1HX, BN11 1UD, BN11 1JH, BN11 1UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN11 1HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 51.4% | 53.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 1HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 55.3% | 50.3% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 30.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 13.6% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 46.2% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 39% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 13.7% | 15% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 38.9% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 77.2% | 73.3% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 77.9% | 76.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 76.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.6% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wenban Road was 107.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wenban Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Central and the 79th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 2 Wenban Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-03-20 | £94,637 |
| 23 Wenban Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2024-09-27 | £442,164 |
| 36 Wenban Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2024-09-25 | £525,332 |
| 15 Wenban Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-08-02 | £429,978 |
| 34 Wenban Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-06-07 | £427,744 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 79 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 3,843 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 | 445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Worthing Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | - not rated | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 1out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | - not rated | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Primary School and SSC 53 Chesswood Road , West Sussex BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 963 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 | 963 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 4,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornberry Middle School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 4,795 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 | 910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 4,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 248 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Forward Ltd 28a Teville Road , BN11 1UG | - not rated | 253 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, 58c Chapel Road , BN11 1BG | - not rated | 261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cura Academy , 69 Mill Road BN11 5DX | - not rated | 324 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Our Lady of Sion School , Gratwicke Road BN11 4BL | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 110 yd | |
| Kaspas also trading as Fattwins | 58 Chapel Road | 245 yd | |
| The Happy Teapot | 7 Richmond Road | 267 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd | Teville Gate House, 25 Railway Approach | 287 yd | |
| MAK | 1A, Connaught Buildings Chapel Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Hall And Richmond Room | Assembly Hall And Richmond Room Stoke Abbott Road | 161 yd | |
| Bar Orange | Unit 3, Revenue Chambers, 58C Chapel Road | 262 yd | |
| Toad in the Hole | The Castle Tavern, 1 Newland Road | 282 yd | |
| New Amsterdam | New Amsterdam, 79 High Street | 364 yd | |
| The Richard Cobden | Sir Richard Cobden Cobden Road | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Kitchen Worthing | 75 Chapel Road | 94 yd | |
| Worthing Kebab House | 32 Teville Road | 248 yd | |
| Texas Pizza | Shop, 24A North Street | 285 yd | |
| Fernandos Express | 2, Connaught Buildings Chapel Road | 349 yd | |
| Delice Peri Peri | 68 Victoria Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sea | 29 Oxford Road | 312 yd | |
| Lidl | 34 North Street | 319 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Newland Street | 324 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 - 25 Chapel Road | 469 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose High Street | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reps Health Studios (Closed) Grafton Place | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Our Lady Of Sion School GRATWICKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Gym Xtreme BATH PLACE | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| St Andrew'S Church Of England High School For Boys SACKVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 934 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Splashpoint Leisure Centre BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,071 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 | 197.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.