Eirene Road is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 4FH is located in the Marine electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eirene Road, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 4FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 4FG, BN12 4FJ, BN12 4FB, BN12 4DF, BN12 4FF, BN12 4FD, BN12 4JE, BN12 4DJ, BN12 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN12 4FH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 23% | 24% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 50.8% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 15.3% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 43% | 44.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 39.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 10.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 45.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.6% | 91.6% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 95.5% | 86.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 85.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eirene Road was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Marine average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Eirene Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Marine and the 135th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.5%.

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 3 Hawke House, 19 Eirene Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-11-23 | £285,864 |
| Flat 4 Hawke House, 19 Eirene Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2020-07-31 | £362,782 |
| Flat 3 Hawke House, 19 Eirene Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-07-21 | £257,402 |
| Flat 5 Hawke House, 19 Eirene Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2015-07-17 | £247,919 |
| Flat 6 Hawke House, 19 Eirene Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2014-08-20 | £321,394 |
BN12 4FH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
BN12 4FH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 BN12 4FH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Elm Grove , BN11 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 3,548 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 | 2,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 2,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Gardens Cafe | Cafe, Marine Gardens West Parade | 661 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 23 Goring Road | 788 yd | |
| The Worthing Dementia Hub | 46 Goring Road | 834 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Cafe | 44B Goring Road | 839 yd | |
| Shafiques | 42 Goring Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Sailing Club | Worthing Sailing Club, 1 Sea Place | 106 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery, 39 Goring Road | 737 yd | |
| Georgi Fin | The Georgi Fin, 54 Goring Road | 821 yd | |
| The Elephant In The Room | The Elephant In The Room, 40 Goring Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Fisheries | 102 George V Avenue | 756 yd | |
| Delice Peri Peri | Restaurant, 52 Goring Road | 824 yd | |
| Curry Zone | 9, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 877 yd | |
| China Cottage | 5, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 882 yd | |
| Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet | 8 Goring Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 13 - 15 Goring Road | 825 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12, Wallace Parade Goring Road | 860 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24A Goring Road | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary ELM GROVE | swimming pool | 1,089 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.