Grand Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 5BB 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 5BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 5DP, BN11 5AZ, BN11 5AB, BN11 5AY, BN11 5BA, BN11 5DS, BN11 5DR, BN11 4LR, BN11 4QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN11 5BB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69B Grand Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2019-04-04 | £832,940 |
| 69 Grand Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2015-08-06 | £1,400,202 |
BN11 5BB 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 5BB 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 | 5,400 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 | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | 1out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,570 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 | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,911 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 | 2,954 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 | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,914 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 | 171 yd | |
| Scrumptious | 2, Station Parade Tarring Road | 451 yd | |
| Cafe 7 | 7, Station Parade Tarring Road | 472 yd | |
| Lazy Brunch Kitchen | 12 - 14 Goring Road | 540 yd | |
| Shaan | Restaurant, 205 Tarring Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 595 yd | |
| Green Man Ale & Cider House | Green Man Ale And Cider House, 17 South Street | 595 yd | |
| The Elephant In The Room | The Elephant In The Room, 40 Goring Road | 653 yd | |
| Hand Brewing Company Ltd | Unit 6a, Garcia Trading Estate Canterbury Road | 684 yd | |
| Karma Lounge | 171 - 173 Tarring Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 11, Station Parade Tarring Road | 449 yd | |
| The Original Curry Land | Takeaway, 239 Tarring Road | 506 yd | |
| China Cottage | 5, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 508 yd | |
| Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet | 8 Goring Road | 523 yd | |
| Curry Zone | 9, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 553 yd | |
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 558 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24A Goring Road | 590 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 605 yd | |
| Co-Op | 13 - 15 Goring Road | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary ELM GROVE | swimming pool | 581 yd |
| West Park Recreation Ground Bruce Avenue | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Trax Health & Fitness Club 68A 68A HEENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 959 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,072 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.