Jefferies Lane is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 4PS 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 Jefferies Lane, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 4PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 4FN, BN12 4NX, BN12 4PU, BN12 4PR, BN12 4PD, BN12 4JZ, BN12 4NY, BN12 4LA, BN12 4PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN12 4PS 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 4PS, 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 Jefferies Lane 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.
Jefferies Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siskins Jefferies Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-06-22 | £598,040 |
| Belvedere Cottage Jefferies Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-03-19 | £518,276 |
| Siskins Jefferies Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2017-06-30 | £564,830 |
| The Briar Jefferies Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2015-07-13 | £507,054 |
| Belvedere Cottage Jefferies Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2010-09-27 | £490,621 |
| 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 | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferring C of E Primary School Sea Lane , Ferring BN12 5DU | 2out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 871 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 4,569 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 | 1,486 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 | 1,841 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 4,116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Verandah | 322 Goring Road | 159 yd | |
| Goring Cafe and Restaurant | 282 Goring Road | 198 yd | |
| Monsoon Goring | 274 Goring Road | 214 yd | |
| Sea Lane Cafe | Sea Lane Cafe Marine Crescent | 713 yd | |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing | Unit 3, 6 Woods Way | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry | Public House, The Mulberry Goring Road | 100 yd | |
| Goring Conservative Club | Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane | 500 yd | |
| The Bull | Bull Inn Goring Street | 766 yd | |
| Goring by Sea Cricket &Football Club | Goring Cricket Club, Recreation Ground Goring Fernhurst Drive | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goring KFC | 339 Goring Road | 95 yd | |
| Goring fish n chips | 299 Goring Road | 128 yd | |
| Golden China | 336 Goring Road | 154 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 344 Goring Road | 158 yd | |
| Goring Kebab House | 284 Goring Road | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 341 Goring Road | 83 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 104 Goring Way | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Ce Primary School MARLBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Goring Hall Recreation Ground Aldsworth Avenue | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Goring Recreation Ground Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Fernhurst Recreation Ground (Worthing) Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Chatsmore Catholic High School GORING STREET | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 339.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.