Rugby Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN11 5LS 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 Rugby Road, Worthing, BN11 5LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN11 5NA, BN11 5BD, BN11 5BE, BN11 5LT, BN11 5LZ, BN11 5JG, BN11 5JF, BN11 5BH, BN11 5BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN11 5LS 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 | 50.5% | 51.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.9% | -0.6% | 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 | 39.4% | 33.8% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 40.6% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 15.1% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 49.8% | 40.8% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 40.8% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 11.6% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 43.5% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90% | 88.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 94.4% | 79.1% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 78.6% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rugby Road was 51.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Marine average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rugby Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Marine and the 168th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Rugby Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2018-01-12 | £212,490 |
| 35 Rugby Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-07-18 | £542,306 |
| 40 Rugby Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2014-03-28 | £178,521 |
| 39 Rugby Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2013-09-04 | £516,295 |
| 28 Rugby Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2010-11-22 | £600,146 |
BN11 5LS 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,387 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 | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | 1out of 4 | 1,411 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 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,810 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 | 2,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrumptious | 2, Station Parade Tarring Road | 262 yd | |
| Cafe 7 | 7, Station Parade Tarring Road | 288 yd | |
| Orchid House | 14 West Avenue | 293 yd | |
| Top Gun All Stars Cheerleading | Unit 3, Friar Walk Trading Estate, 6 Friar Walk | 372 yd | |
| Shaan | Restaurant, 205 Tarring Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 386 yd | |
| Green Man Ale & Cider House | Green Man Ale And Cider House, 17 South Street | 386 yd | |
| Hand Brewing Company Ltd | Unit 6a, Garcia Trading Estate Canterbury Road | 434 yd | |
| West Worthing Working Mens Club | West Worthing Working Mens Club, 117 Elm Grove | 513 yd | |
| Karma Lounge | 171 - 173 Tarring Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 11, Station Parade Tarring Road | 239 yd | |
| The Original Curry Land | Takeaway, 239 Tarring Road | 352 yd | |
| Ace Burgers | 16 South Street | 409 yd | |
| Worthing Gyros | 22 New Broadway | 477 yd | |
| Lucky Food Chinese takeaway | 60 South Street | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 383 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 400 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 583 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24A Goring Road | 586 yd | |
| Co-Op | 13 - 15 Goring Road | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary ELM GROVE | swimming pool | 480 yd |
| West Park Recreation Ground Bruce Avenue | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 913 yd |
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Worthing Sixth Form College (Closed) Bolsover Road | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Worthing Leisure Centre SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,044 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 | 153 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 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.