Grafton Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 1QY 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 1QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 1RD, BN11 1QA, BN11 1AS, BN11 1JG, BN11 1AR, BN11 1PS, BN11 1PN, BN11 1RB, BN11 1JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN11 1QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 52.3% | 53.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 1QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 44.3% | 45.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 28.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 35.3% | 40.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 36.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 15% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 21.5% | 15.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 35.4% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.2% | 93.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 89.1% | 82.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.9% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 82.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 11.3% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.7% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Road was 231.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grafton Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Central and the 30th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-04-23 | £283,190 |
| 43 Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-24 | £312,349 |
| 53A Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2022-02-23 | £436,623 |
| Flat 2 Murphy Court, 67 Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,960 | 2021-09-16 | £80,032 |
| Flat 4 Murphy Court, 67 Grafton Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-04-16 | £82,176 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BN11 1QY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,137 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 | 279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesswood Junior School 53 Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,628 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 | 1,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,325 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 | 1,672 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,913 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 | 4,456 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 | 64 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 380 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,627 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 Happy Teapot | 7 Richmond Road | 177 yd | |
| Pizza é Basta | 14 Liverpool Gardens | 207 yd | |
| Lucifers Cafe Bar | 58 - 62 Portland Road | 221 yd | |
| The Woods Burger Kitchen | 55 - 59 Portland Road | 240 yd | |
| McDonald's | 8 - 12 Liverpool Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | Hare And Hounds, 79 - 81 Portland Road | 152 yd | |
| Assembly Hall And Richmond Room | Assembly Hall And Richmond Room Stoke Abbott Road | 224 yd | |
| The Libertine | The Libertine, 46 - 56 Portland Road | 258 yd | |
| Manuka Bar | 9 Portland Square | 273 yd | |
| Bar Orange | Unit 3, Revenue Chambers, 58C Chapel Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandos Express | 2, Connaught Buildings Chapel Road | 280 yd | |
| Subway | 3, Barclays Bank Buildings Chapel Road | 346 yd | |
| Sha's | 113 Montague Street | 398 yd | |
| Mumbai Kitchen Worthing | 75 Chapel Road | 399 yd | |
| Texas Pizza | Shop, 24A North Street | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 23 - 25 Chapel Road | 295 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 1 - 8 Guildbourne Centre | 372 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer (Food) | 51 - 59 Montague Street | 397 yd | |
| Lidl | 34 North Street | 413 yd | |
| Co-Op Welcome | 1 - 3, Plaza Parade Rowlands Road | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reps Health Studios (Closed) Grafton Place | health and fitness suite | 87 yd |
| Our Lady Of Sion School GRATWICKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 217 yd |
| Gym Xtreme BATH PLACE | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Trax Health & Fitness Club 68A 68A HEENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Splashpoint Leisure Centre BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,041 yd |
| Aquarena Swimming Complex (Closed) Brighton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,043 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,065 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.