Grafton Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 1QT 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 Grafton Road, Worthing, BN11 1QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 1RB, BN11 1AR, BN11 1TR, BN11 1AS, BN11 1QG, BN11 1TU, BN11 1QP, BN11 1XN, BN11 1TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN11 1QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 49.8% | 53.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 1QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 43.6% | 48.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 22.4% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 17.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 45.2% | 42% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.1% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 18.4% | 8.4% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 42.8% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.3% | 86.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 79.3% | 79.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 9% | 9.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 79.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Road was 415.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grafton Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Central and the 16th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 194.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 21 Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-08-20 | £189,430 |
| Flat 3 38 Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-05-30 | £197,976 |
| Flat 3 27 Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-01-24 | £156,006 |
| Flat 1 46 Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-29 | £182,591 |
| Flat 1 21 Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2023-04-28 | £139,051 |
BN11 1QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,206 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 | 1out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 504 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesswood Junior School 53 Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,652 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 193 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woods Burger Kitchen | 55 - 59 Portland Road | 105 yd | |
| Lucifers Cafe Bar | 58 - 62 Portland Road | 111 yd | |
| Cucinetta | 44 Portland Road | 140 yd | |
| Pizza é Basta | 14 Liverpool Gardens | 177 yd | |
| Dice | 24 - 26 Portland Road | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 79 - 81 Portland Road | 99 yd | |
| The Libertine | The Libertine, 46 - 56 Portland Road | 130 yd | |
| Manuka Bar | 9 Portland Square | 131 yd | |
| Bloom | 14B Chapel Road | 296 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce | Slug And Lettuce, 20 Chapel Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sha's | 113 Montague Street | 260 yd | |
| Subway | 3, Barclays Bank Buildings Chapel Road | 279 yd | |
| Subway | 7 Montague Place | 293 yd | |
| Fernandos Express | 2, Connaught Buildings Chapel Road | 318 yd | |
| Feast | 4 Warwick Street | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer (Food) | 51 - 59 Montague Street | 252 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 23 - 25 Chapel Road | 261 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 1 - 8 Guildbourne Centre | 338 yd | |
| Iceland | Shop, 1 - 4, Pavilion Parade South Street | 417 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 1 - 3, Plaza Parade Rowlands Road | 444 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reps Health Studios (Closed) Grafton Place | health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| Our Lady Of Sion School GRATWICKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 276 yd |
| Gym Xtreme BATH PLACE | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Trax Health & Fitness Club 68A 68A HEENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Aquarena Swimming Complex (Closed) Brighton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Splashpoint Leisure Centre BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,010 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 | 156.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.