Chesswood Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 2AB is located in the Selden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chesswood Road, Worthing, BN11 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 2BP, BN11 2AD, BN11 2JW, BN14 8DL, BN14 8DS, BN11 2JP, BN11 2JT, BN14 8DW, BN11 2JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN11 2AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 47% | 55.6% | 8.6% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 53% | 44.4% | -8.6% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 41.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 40.8% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 33.9% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 36.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 19.8% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around BN11 2AB this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.9% | 28.7% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 22.7% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 88.8% | 83.2% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 85.3% | 88.2% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 87.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesswood Road was 99.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% higher than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chesswood Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Broadwater and the 90th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Chesswood Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2016-10-28 | £598,820 |
| 77 Chesswood Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-10-07 | £573,338 |
| 65 Chesswood Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2010-06-15 | £525,344 |
| 67 Chesswood Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2009-12-08 | £460,832 |
| 57 Chesswood Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2008-07-31 | £553,370 |
BN11 2AB 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefield Primary School and SSC 53 Chesswood Road , West Sussex BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | - not rated | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | - not rated | 875 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 | 143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornberry Middle School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 380 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,584 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 | 2,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre 52 - 54 Windsor Road , Worthing BN11 2LY | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strides Learning Support Centre 66 Livesay Crescent , Broadwater BN14 8AT | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cura Academy , 69 Mill Road BN11 5DX | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Horniman School 2 Park Road , BN11 2AS | - not rated | 856 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing cafe Ltd | 2, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 443 yd | |
| Costa | Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road | 445 yd | |
| Friends of Worthing Hospital (North) | Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road | 445 yd | |
| The Spice of Life | Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road | 445 yd | |
| East Toast Cafe | 38 Lyndhurst Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexandra | The Alexandra, 28 Lyndhurst Road | 498 yd | |
| Worthing Bowling Club | Beach House Park Lyndhurst Road | 712 yd | |
| The Selden Arms | Selden Arms, 41 Lyndhurst Road | 719 yd | |
| Smugglers Return | The Smugglers Return, 112 Ham Road | 775 yd | |
| New Amsterdam | New Amsterdam, 79 High Street | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillets fish and chips | 7, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 423 yd | |
| China China | 6, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 427 yd | |
| Pasha Kebab House | 5, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 431 yd | |
| Gntrooster | 4, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 436 yd | |
| chenoodles tasty house | 42 Lyndhurst Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 63 Dominion Road | 406 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose High Street | 841 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Newland Street | 881 yd | |
| Co-Op | 60 Ham Road | 901 yd | |
| Lidl | 34 North Street | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 124 yd |
| Davison Leisure Centre DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE SELBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Davison Church Of England High School For Girls SELBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Ocean Fitness DOMINION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 515 yd |
| St Andrew'S Church Of England High School For Boys SACKVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 554 yd |
| Downsbrook Primary School DOMINION ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Splashpoint Leisure Centre BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Aquarena Swimming Complex (Closed) Brighton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 982 yd |
| Manor Sports Ground Georgia Avenue | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 236.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.