Barbary Lane is in Ferring, Worthing and in Arun district. BN12 5JB 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 Barbary Lane, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 5JE, BN12 5HZ, BN12 5LT, BN12 5LW, BN12 5JG, BN12 5LY, BN12 5HY, BN12 5JD, BN12 5NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN12 5JB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents 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 | 55.9% | 54% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 44.1% | 46% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 16.9% | 18.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 50.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 21.1% | 19.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 37.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 42.9% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.8% | 28% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.5% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 29.3% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 95.1% | 88.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 88.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 67.1% | 46.2% | 20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barbary Lane was 35.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% higher than the East Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barbary Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Barbary Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-11-21 | £763,254 |
| 6 Barbary Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-09-08 | £531,317 |
| 2 Barbary Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-06-30 | £755,229 |
| 6 Barbary Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-12-21 | £460,165 |
| 7 Barbary Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2019-12-13 | £753,548 |
BN12 5JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 181 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 757 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 2,811 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 | 1,540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 4,003 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 | 2,085 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 | 3,381 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 420 yd | |
| Ferring Country Centre | Ferring Country Centre And Riding Stables Rife Way | 421 yd | |
| D-Cafe | 50 Ferring Street | 508 yd | |
| The Orange Tree | 7 Sea Lane | 597 yd | |
| Restaurante Andalucia | 58 Ferring Street | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring Retirement Club | Retirement Club Greystoke Road | 314 yd | |
| The Henty Arms | Henty Arms, 2 Ferring Lane | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring Kebab House | 100 Ferring Street | 674 yd | |
| Sea Spray | 118 Ferring Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operatives Ltd | 74 - 78 Ferring Street | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferring Football Club GREYSTOKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 320 yd |
| Little Twitten Recreation Ground Sea Lane | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Ferring C Of E Primary School SEA LANE | grass pitches | 673 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 | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.