The Pallant is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 6AZ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Pallant, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 6AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 6NN, BN12 6NW, BN12 6BA, BN12 6BD, BN12 6NG, BN12 6ND, BN12 6AL, BN12 6BB, BN12 6AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN12 6AZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% 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 | 55.4% | 56.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 44.6% | 43.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 26.2% | 34.4% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 43.9% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 39.2% | 46.8% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 35.2% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 15% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 18.8% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 18.4% | 6.0% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 20% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 18.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 96% | 94.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 92.8% | 91.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 91.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Pallant was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Pallant has the 25th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Castle and the 125th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Pallant, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-09 | £333,583 |
| 15 The Pallant, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-06-28 | £320,711 |
| 6 The Pallant, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2021-02-19 | £345,540 |
| 21 The Pallant, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-09-17 | £352,566 |
| 6 The Pallant, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2018-09-26 | £315,523 |
BN12 6AZ 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,999 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 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 3,621 yd | Foundation 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 | 422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 3,971 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 | 1,200 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Independent Special School 37 Parklands Avenue , BN12 4NG | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 56 Rowlands Road , BN11 3JT | - not rated | 3,737 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 | 4,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limbrick Corner Cafe | Unit A, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road | 412 yd | |
| Southern Water | Southern House Yeoman Road | 419 yd | |
| Theatre & Theatre Bar | Theatre, Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road | 420 yd | |
| OCS canteen | Highdown House Yeoman Way | 555 yd | |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing | Unit 3, 6 Woods Way | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Yeoman | Hungry Horse Palatine Road | 479 yd | |
| The Swallows Return | Swallows Return, 1 Titnore Lane | 662 yd | |
| Goring Conservative Club | Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane | 729 yd | |
| The Bull | Bull Inn Goring Street | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Shop | 1 Boxgrove Parade | 265 yd | |
| Goring Fish Bar | 8, Limbrick Corner Limbrick Lane | 373 yd | |
| China House | 3, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road | 412 yd | |
| The Cabin | Mulberry House, 7 Woods Way | 689 yd | |
| Chips Inc | 140 Aldsworth Avenue | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 104 Goring Way | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Worthing) ROMANY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Chatsmore Catholic High School GORING STREET | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Northbrook Recreation Ground Titnore Lane | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Palatine Park PALATINE ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Orchards Junior School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Goring Recreation Ground Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.