Melbourne Way is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 4RU 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 Melbourne Way, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 4SB, BN12 4RZ, BN12 4RY, BN12 4RT, BN12 4SD, BN12 4SG, BN12 4RS, BN12 4RP, BN12 4RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN12 4RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.9% | 33.9% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 45.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 12.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 5.2% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 45.2% | 49.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 29.7% | 14.1% | -15.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 18.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 22.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 30.1% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 7% | 3.2% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 92.1% | 86.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 93.5% | 88.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 88.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbourne Way was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% lower than the Goring average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melbourne Way has the 14th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Goring and the 111th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Melbourne Way, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-08-30 | £291,474 |
| 2 Melbourne Way, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-09-12 | £402,410 |
| 4 Melbourne Way, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2021-02-12 | £312,445 |
| 9 Melbourne Way, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2020-10-12 | £329,667 |
| 8 Melbourne Way, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2019-06-07 | £351,588 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 2out of 4 | 1,412 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 | 1,017 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 4,177 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 | 1,315 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 | 1,357 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 3,800 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 | 291 yd | |
| Goring Cafe and Restaurant | 282 Goring Road | 302 yd | |
| The Verandah | 322 Goring Road | 341 yd | |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing | Unit 3, 6 Woods Way | 442 yd | |
| The Strand Fish and Chips | 6 Strand Parade | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goring Conservative Club | Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane | 402 yd | |
| The Mulberry | Public House, The Mulberry Goring Road | 480 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 7 The Strand | 782 yd | |
| The Bull | Bull Inn Goring Street | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 276 Goring Road | 294 yd | |
| Goring Kebab House | 284 Goring Road | 307 yd | |
| Golden China | 336 Goring Road | 355 yd | |
| The Cabin | Mulberry House, 7 Woods Way | 359 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 344 Goring Road | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 341 Goring Road | 443 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 104 Goring Way | 779 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | 3 - 6 Field Place Parade | 838 yd | |
| Asda Durrington - The Boulevard PFS | 1 The Boulevard | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Ce Primary School MARLBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Worthing Leisure Centre SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 813 yd |
| Orchards Junior School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Worthing Sixth Form College (Closed) Bolsover Road | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Worthing Indoor Bowls Club The Boulevard | indoor bowls | 983 yd |
| Field Place Manor House FIELD PLACE FIELD PLACE THE BOULEVARD | tennis 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.