Sea Lane Gardens is in Ferring, Worthing and in Arun district. BN12 5EQ is located in the Ferring electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sea Lane Gardens, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 5EJ, BN12 5NP, BN12 5EG, BN12 5EE, BN12 5EL, BN12 5NW, BN12 5EN, BN12 5NJ, BN12 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN12 5EQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 56.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 44.8% | 43.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN12 5EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 10.2% | 16.7% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 56.6% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 10% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 15.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
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 | 27.2% | 35% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 46.1% | 39.7% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 18.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 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 | 21.8% | 16.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 20.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18.3% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 29.5% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.1% | 93.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 73.8% | 46.2% | 27.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sea Lane Gardens was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the East Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sea Lane Gardens has the 24th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston and the 110th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sea Lane Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-08-27 | £591,588 |
| 20 Sea Lane Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2023-10-16 | £509,407 |
| Spindrift, 22 Sea Lane Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £679,000 | 2022-01-18 | £710,953 |
| 26 Sea Lane Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-30 | £613,269 |
| 37 Sea Lane Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2020-12-17 | £586,710 |
BN12 5EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring C of E Primary School Sea Lane , Ferring BN12 5DU | 2out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,934 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 | 3,131 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 5,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shapla | 7, The Pantiles Ferringham Lane | 403 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 7 Sea Lane | 581 yd | |
| D-Cafe | 50 Ferring Street | 606 yd | |
| Restaurante Andalucia | 58 Ferring Street | 706 yd | |
| Ferring Country Centre | Ferring Country Centre And Riding Stables Rife Way | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring Retirement Club | Retirement Club Greystoke Road | 525 yd | |
| The Henty Arms | Henty Arms, 2 Ferring Lane | 898 yd | |
| Goring by Sea Cricket &Football Club | Goring Cricket Club, Recreation Ground Goring Fernhurst Drive | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring Kebab House | 100 Ferring Street | 758 yd | |
| Sea Spray | 118 Ferring Street | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operatives Ltd | 74 - 78 Ferring Street | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Twitten Recreation Ground Sea Lane | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Ferring C Of E Primary School SEA LANE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Ferring Football Club GREYSTOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Fernhurst Recreation Ground (Worthing) Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Goring Hall Recreation Ground Aldsworth Avenue | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Goring Recreation Ground Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.