Tarring Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 4HW is located in the Heene electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 4FH, BN11 4HP, BN14 7EX, BN11 4QY, BN11 4HN, BN11 4QZ, BN11 4RA, BN14 7EY, BN11 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN11 4HW is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 45.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 55.1% | 54.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 4HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 35.2% | 44.6% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 30.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 34.7% | 45% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 35.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 13.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 19% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 32.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 1.7% | -4.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.7% | 85% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 74.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 74.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 3.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarring Road was 375.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tarring Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Central and the 18th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 235.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213A Tarring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-04-21 | £246,571 |
| 215A Tarring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-10-08 | £320,231 |
| 223A Tarring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-07-01 | £155,183 |
| 223A Tarring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-08-29 | £173,462 |
| 231 - 237 Tarring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-04-09 | £128,551 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Elm Grove , BN11 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | 1out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,074 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 | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaan | Restaurant, 205 Tarring Road | 74 yd | |
| Passion Fruit Cafe | 25 New Broadway | 91 yd | |
| Keenes Dance Studio | 30 New Broadway | 117 yd | |
| Cafe 7 | 7, Station Parade Tarring Road | 124 yd | |
| Scrumptious | 2, Station Parade Tarring Road | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 162 yd | |
| Green Man Ale & Cider House | Green Man Ale And Cider House, 17 South Street | 162 yd | |
| Karma Lounge | 171 - 173 Tarring Road | 255 yd | |
| The Tarring Club | The Tarring Club, 118 - 122 Pavilion Road | 371 yd | |
| Venue5 | Pavilion Bowling Club, 78 Pavilion Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Curry Land | Takeaway, 239 Tarring Road | 55 yd | |
| Worthing Gyros | 22 New Broadway | 82 yd | |
| Yummy Pizza & Kebab | 191 Tarring Road | 112 yd | |
| Ace Burgers | 16 South Street | 115 yd | |
| Wok UR World | 34 New Broadway | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 87 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 161 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 49 - 56 New Broadway | 255 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 5, Warners Parade South Farm Road | 946 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 525 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Elm Grove Primary ELM GROVE | swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| West Park Recreation Ground Bruce Avenue | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.