Arlington Avenue is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 4TF 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 Arlington Avenue, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 4TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 4QW, BN12 4QN, BN12 4SX, BN12 4TA, BN12 4XD, BN12 4QL, BN12 4XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN12 4TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN12 4TF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 65.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 46.4% | 48.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around BN12 4TF this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 42.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.1% | 92.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.9% | 88.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 89.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Avenue was 131.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.6% higher than the Goring average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arlington Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Goring and the 65th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Arlington Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £974,000 | 2014-01-20 | £1,685,836 |
BN12 4TF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4TF 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 | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferring C of E Primary School Sea Lane , Ferring BN12 5DU | 2out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 2,226 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 | 1,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 4,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 4,565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,112 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 | 2,680 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 4,303 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 4,628 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Lane Cafe | Sea Lane Cafe Marine Crescent | 846 yd | |
| The Verandah | 322 Goring Road | 999 yd | |
| Goring Cafe and Restaurant | 282 Goring Road | 1,033 yd | |
| Monsoon Goring | 274 Goring Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mulberry | Public House, The Mulberry Goring Road | 888 yd | |
| The Bull | Bull Inn Goring Street | 1,025 yd | |
| Goring by Sea Cricket &Football Club | Goring Cricket Club, Recreation Ground Goring Fernhurst Drive | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goring KFC | 339 Goring Road | 929 yd | |
| Goring fish n chips | 299 Goring Road | 960 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 344 Goring Road | 993 yd | |
| Golden China | 336 Goring Road | 993 yd | |
| Goring Kebab House | 284 Goring Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | 341 Goring Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goring Hall Recreation Ground Aldsworth Avenue | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Fernhurst Recreation Ground (Worthing) Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Goring Recreation Ground Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 1,060 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.