Grand Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 5AB is located in the Marine electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grand Avenue, Worthing, BN11 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 4NE, BN11 4LR, BN11 5AD, BN11 5BA, BN11 5BB, BN11 4LD, BN11 4QE, BN11 5DP, BN11 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN11 5AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 49.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 34.7% | 32.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 31% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 17.4% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 36.4% | 38.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 18.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.6% | 13.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 16% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 35.2% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 88.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 90.5% | 88% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 88% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grand Avenue was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Marine average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Grand Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Marine and the 70th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Wellington Court Grand Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-12 | £338,734 |
| Flat 4 Wellington Court Grand Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-01-18 | £240,596 |
| Flat 7 Wellington Court Grand Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-11-12 | £282,554 |
| Flat 5 Wellington Court Grand Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-07-13 | £298,372 |
| Flat 1 Wellington Court Grand Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2016-02-09 | £306,516 |
BN11 5AB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN11 5AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 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 | 5,349 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 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | 1out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,043 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 | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid House | 14 West Avenue | 250 yd | |
| Scrumptious | 2, Station Parade Tarring Road | 486 yd | |
| Cafe 7 | 7, Station Parade Tarring Road | 505 yd | |
| Shaan | Restaurant, 205 Tarring Road | 566 yd | |
| Passion Fruit Cafe | 25 New Broadway | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 628 yd | |
| Green Man Ale & Cider House | Green Man Ale And Cider House, 17 South Street | 628 yd | |
| Karma Lounge | 171 - 173 Tarring Road | 669 yd | |
| The Elephant In The Room | The Elephant In The Room, 40 Goring Road | 726 yd | |
| Hand Brewing Company Ltd | Unit 6a, Garcia Trading Estate Canterbury Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 11, Station Parade Tarring Road | 491 yd | |
| The Original Curry Land | Takeaway, 239 Tarring Road | 528 yd | |
| China Cottage | 5, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 578 yd | |
| Yummy Pizza & Kebab | 191 Tarring Road | 589 yd | |
| Worthing Gyros | 22 New Broadway | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 583 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 624 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 638 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24A Goring Road | 665 yd | |
| Co-Op | 13 - 15 Goring Road | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary ELM GROVE | swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Trax Health & Fitness Club 68A 68A HEENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 931 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| West Park Recreation Ground Bruce Avenue | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 159.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.