Montrose Close is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 4RR 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 Montrose Close, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 4RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 4PZ, BN12 4RP, BN12 4RJ, BN12 4RH, BN12 4SB, BN12 4UB, BN12 4RL, BN12 4RN, BN12 4RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN12 4RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 37.1% | 38.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 37.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 40.6% | 41.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 16.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 20.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 20.8% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.1% | 16.9% | -10.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 17.4% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 94% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 93.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 94.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montrose Close was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.5% higher than the Goring average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montrose Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Goring and the 109th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Montrose Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-20 | £353,894 |
| 7 Montrose Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2014-07-07 | £278,308 |
| 12 Montrose Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2003-10-17 | £342,086 |
| 4 Montrose Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2001-09-06 | £299,821 |
| 1 Montrose Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2001-06-25 | £317,088 |
BN12 4RR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 2out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 4,302 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 | 1,126 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 | 1,312 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 3,497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 3,628 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 3,955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing | Unit 3, 6 Woods Way | 256 yd | |
| Goring Cafe and Restaurant | 282 Goring Road | 371 yd | |
| Monsoon Goring | 274 Goring Road | 371 yd | |
| The Verandah | 322 Goring Road | 388 yd | |
| Tides | 124 Aldsworth Avenue | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goring Conservative Club | Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane | 241 yd | |
| The Mulberry | Public House, The Mulberry Goring Road | 483 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 7 The Strand | 821 yd | |
| The Bull | Bull Inn Goring Street | 927 yd | |
| Sussex Yeoman | Hungry Horse Palatine Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabin | Mulberry House, 7 Woods Way | 203 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 276 Goring Road | 371 yd | |
| Goring Kebab House | 284 Goring Road | 373 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 344 Goring Road | 380 yd | |
| Golden China | 336 Goring Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 341 Goring Road | 462 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 104 Goring Way | 604 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | 3 - 6 Field Place Parade | 884 yd | |
| Asda Durrington - The Boulevard PFS | 1 The Boulevard | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Ce Primary School MARLBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Orchards Junior School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Worthing Leisure Centre SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 922 yd |
| Worthing Sixth Form College (Closed) Bolsover Road | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Goring Recreation Ground Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Worthing Indoor Bowls Club The Boulevard | indoor bowls | 1,026 yd |
| Chatsmore Catholic High School GORING STREET | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Field Place Manor House FIELD PLACE FIELD PLACE THE BOULEVARD | tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 196.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.