Goring Road is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 4PF is located in the Goring electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goring Road, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 4PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 4PA, BN12 4RX, BN12 4PW, BN12 4PG, BN12 4PE, BN12 4PB, BN12 4NU, BN12 4LP, BN12 4RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN12 4PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.3% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.7% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 BN12 4PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 45.1% | 46.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 32% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.3% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 51.5% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 12.1% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.6% | 15.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.3% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 19.1% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 20.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 27% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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 | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.1% | 86.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 87.4% | 82.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 82.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.2% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goring Road was 138.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.3% higher than the Goring average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goring Road has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Goring and the 58th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mulberry Court Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £284,500 | 2023-07-05 | £279,317 |
| 3 Mulberry Court Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-06-29 | £249,895 |
| 9 Mulberry Court Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-11 | £234,595 |
| 23 Mulberry Court Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-12-20 | £255,263 |
| 3 Mulberry Court Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,500 | 2017-11-27 | £239,886 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 106 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Elm Grove , BN11 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 4,283 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 | 1,458 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 | 1,587 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 3,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 3,856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Goring | 274 Goring Road | 96 yd | |
| Goring Cafe and Restaurant | 282 Goring Road | 117 yd | |
| The Verandah | 322 Goring Road | 167 yd | |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing | Unit 3, 6 Woods Way | 608 yd | |
| Sea Lane Cafe | Sea Lane Cafe Marine Crescent | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry | Public House, The Mulberry Goring Road | 322 yd | |
| Goring Conservative Club | Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane | 466 yd | |
| The Bull | Bull Inn Goring Street | 981 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 7 The Strand | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 276 Goring Road | 101 yd | |
| Goring Kebab House | 284 Goring Road | 124 yd | |
| Goring fish n chips | 299 Goring Road | 175 yd | |
| Golden China | 336 Goring Road | 198 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 344 Goring Road | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 341 Goring Road | 273 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 104 Goring Way | 827 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | 3 - 6 Field Place Parade | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Ce Primary School MARLBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Worthing Leisure Centre SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 966 yd |
| Goring Hall Recreation Ground Aldsworth Avenue | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Goring Recreation Ground Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Worthing Sixth Form College (Closed) Bolsover Road | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.