Ham Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 2QU 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 Ham Road, Worthing, BN11 2QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 2QX, BN11 2NF, BN11 2ND, BN11 2NE, BN11 2EZ, BN11 2HA, BN11 2SN, BN11 2NH, BN11 2NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN11 2QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.4% | 42% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 36.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 41.2% | 53.1% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around BN11 2QU this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 7.6% | -12.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 23.2% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 41.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.5% | 90.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 86.4% | 76.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 14.9% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 76.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.7% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ham Road was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ham Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Central and the 78th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Ham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-01-17 | £515,246 |
| 61 Ham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-05-30 | £511,288 |
| 33 Ham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2024-03-28 | £304,018 |
| 45 Ham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-31 | £427,250 |
| 21 Ham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-06-16 | £442,835 |
BN11 2QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN11 2QU 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,781 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 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesswood Junior School 53 Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | 1out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 587 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 3,103 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 | 634 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 2,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Restaurant | Restaurant, 58 Ham Road | 123 yd | |
| Agave | 3A, Coronation Buildings Ham Road | 291 yd | |
| Thai Street Food | 98 - 100 Brighton Road | 609 yd | |
| East Toast Cafe | 38 Lyndhurst Road | 620 yd | |
| Miracle's Cafe and Restaurant | Cafe, 86 Brighton Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smugglers Return | The Smugglers Return, 112 Ham Road | 351 yd | |
| Beer No Evil | Beer No Evil, 82 Brighton Road | 654 yd | |
| The Alexandra | The Alexandra, 28 Lyndhurst Road | 664 yd | |
| Worthing Bowling Club | Beach House Park Lyndhurst Road | 906 yd | |
| Cow & Oak | Cow And Oak, 67 Brighton Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christoforos Fish Bar | 62 Ham Road | 166 yd | |
| The Ham Sandwich Company | 86 Ham Road | 240 yd | |
| Tings | 88 Ham Road | 247 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 1, Coronation Buildings Ham Road | 278 yd | |
| Eshna's Nutrition | Shop Unit 9, Coronation Buildings Brougham Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 60 Ham Road | 154 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davison Leisure Centre DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE SELBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Davison Church Of England High School For Girls SELBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Splashpoint Leisure Centre BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Aquarena Swimming Complex (Closed) Brighton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.