Benedict Drive is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 2NY 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 Benedict Drive, Worthing, BN11 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 2SG, BN11 2SQ, BN11 2NZ, BN11 2RS, BN11 2NU, BN11 2RJ, BN11 2RN, BN11 2PB, BN11 2SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN11 2NY, 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 | 53.9% | 53.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.2% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 32.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 46.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 47.1% | 39.3% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 39% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 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 | 23.2% | 17.5% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 20.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 25.2% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 87.2% | 87.9% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 87.2% | 88.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 88.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benedict Drive was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benedict Drive has the 23rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater and the 117th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Benedict Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-11-05 | £357,482 |
| 29 Benedict Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-13 | £372,261 |
| 5 Benedict Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-02-10 | £369,088 |
| 21 Benedict Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £356,600 | 2023-02-06 | £341,861 |
| 19 Benedict Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-21 | £330,865 |
BN11 2NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesswood Junior School 53 Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | 1out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 1,562 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 | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Education 55 South Street , Lancing BN15 8AN | - not rated | 2,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agave | 3A, Coronation Buildings Ham Road | 333 yd | |
| Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) | B And W Loudspeakers Dale Road | 359 yd | |
| Sunny Restaurant | Restaurant, 58 Ham Road | 421 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Unit 1, Pages Corner Ham Road | 468 yd | |
| Budgens Brooklands & Costa Coffee | Shop, 331 Brighton Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smugglers Return | The Smugglers Return, 112 Ham Road | 313 yd | |
| The Alexandra | The Alexandra, 28 Lyndhurst Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eshna's Nutrition | Shop Unit 9, Coronation Buildings Brougham Road | 309 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 1, Coronation Buildings Ham Road | 339 yd | |
| Tings | 88 Ham Road | 351 yd | |
| The Ham Sandwich Company | 86 Ham Road | 355 yd | |
| Christoforos Fish Bar | 62 Ham Road | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 60 Ham Road | 400 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davison Church Of England High School For Girls SELBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Davison Leisure Centre DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE SELBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Brooklands Golf Club BRIGHTON ROAD | golf | 780 yd |
| Ocean Fitness DOMINION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.