Goring Street is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 5SE is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goring Street, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 5SF, BN12 5SG, BN12 6LU, BN12 6LT, BN12 6RZ, BN12 6NT, BN12 6LS, BN12 6LR, BN12 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN12 5SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 33.3% | 40.6% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 36.5% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 46.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 39.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15% | 11.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 14.2% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 18.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 19.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 29.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.9% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 90.9% 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% | 90.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 90.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goring Street was 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goring Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Castle and the 99th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Salisbury House Goring Street, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-01-04 | £216,000 |
| Flat 6 Salisbury House Goring Street, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2022-08-12 | £203,486 |
| Flat 3 Salisbury House Goring Street, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-05-05 | £199,367 |
| Flat 4 Salisbury House Goring Street, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2021-04-23 | £215,595 |
| Salisbury House Goring Street, Worthing, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2018-05-11 | £76,895 |
BN12 5SE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring C of E Primary School Sea Lane , Ferring BN12 5DU | 3out of 4 | 981 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 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Winterbourne Way , West Durrington BN13 3QH | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Winterbourne Way , West Durrington BN13 3QH | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 5,427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 3out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 4,069 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 | 511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 4,450 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 | 1,679 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Independent Special School 37 Parklands Avenue , BN12 4NG | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 56 Rowlands Road , BN11 3JT | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Our Lady of Sion School , Gratwicke Road BN11 4BL | - not rated | 4,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre & Theatre Bar | Theatre, Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road | 509 yd | |
| Tides | 124 Aldsworth Avenue | 513 yd | |
| Southern Water | Southern House Yeoman Road | 825 yd | |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing | Unit 3, 6 Woods Way | 856 yd | |
| OCS canteen | Highdown House Yeoman Way | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swallows Return | Swallows Return, 1 Titnore Lane | 478 yd | |
| The Bull | Bull Inn Goring Street | 709 yd | |
| Goring by Sea Cricket &Football Club | Goring Cricket Club, Recreation Ground Goring Fernhurst Drive | 759 yd | |
| Goring Conservative Club | Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane | 852 yd | |
| Sussex Yeoman | Hungry Horse Palatine Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Shop | 1 Boxgrove Parade | 234 yd | |
| Chips Inc | 140 Aldsworth Avenue | 486 yd | |
| Chef Canton | 134 Aldsworth Avenue | 493 yd | |
| Goring Fish Bar | 8, Limbrick Corner Limbrick Lane | 840 yd | |
| China House | 3, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 104 Goring Way | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatsmore Catholic High School GORING STREET | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Goring Recreation Ground Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Highdown Field Littlehampton Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Worthing) ROMANY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Fernhurst Recreation Ground (Worthing) Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Northbrook Recreation Ground Titnore Lane | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Ferring C Of E Primary School SEA LANE | grass pitches | 980 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.