The Strand, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 6DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN12 6DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	50%	-0.2%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	49.8%	50%	0.2%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	30.1%	33.6%	3.5%	37.9%	-4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	46.8%	-3.4%	44.2%	2.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.1%	1.6%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	10%	10%	0.0%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	6.6%	7.2%	0.6%	6.1%	1.1%

Health

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	38.8%	35.6%	-3.2%	48.4%	-12.8%
Good health	38.4%	38.7%	0.3%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	17.6%	20.2%	2.6%	12.7%	7.5%
Bad health	3.9%	3.8%	-0.1%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	24.7%	20.2%	-4.5%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.5%	13.4%	-5.1%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	13.4%	-6.7%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	8.9%	2.3%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	18.2%	7.8%	16.9%	1.3%
Degree or Similar	16.6%	23.9%	7.3%	33.8%	-9.9%
Other	3.1%	2%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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)
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	2.6%	0.3%	-2.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	2.1%	1.8%	0.4%	1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.5%	90.3%	-4.2%	81.4%	8.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	1%	1.0%	0.6%	0.4%
Other	0%	2.8%	2.8%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% 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%	89.9%	-5.2%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	1%	3.8%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.6%	2.1%	-0.5%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	1%	3.5%	2.5%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	89.9%	-5.2%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	8%	7.7%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	2.6%	0.7%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41%	37.2%	3.8%
Christian	48.3%	46.2%	2.1%
Hindu	2.4%	1.7%	0.7%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is The Strand Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Strand was 178.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Strand has the 6th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Castle and the 42nd highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BN12 6DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Strand are based on 307 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Worthing.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Strand, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 6DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN12 6DL

Average Price
£437,512

Semi-Detached
£437,512

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Strand

Average Price
£325,322

Semi-Detached
£408,947

Terraced
£288,159

Detached
£605,301

Flats/Maisonettes
£202,049

Other
£409,272

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The StrandStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 The Strand, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-09-20	£476,638
71 The Strand, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2023-07-20	£393,535
47 The Strand, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£428,150	2023-05-31	£431,596
27 The Strand, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2023-05-30	£423,380
21 The Strand, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2022-06-29	£416,663

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN12 6DL

Employment

BN12 6DL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Financial and insurance activities	15
Construction	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	8
Manufacturing	8
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Education	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN	3out of 4	287 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN	2out of 4	287 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD	3out of 4	674 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	751 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA	2out of 4	792 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX	3out of 4	1,241 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF	3out of 4	1,366 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR	3out of 4	2,791 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH	3out of 4	3,336 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG	2out of 4	3,815 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU	- not rated	1,243 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP	3out of 4	744 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL	- not rated	3,145 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS	- not rated	3,255 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU	- not rated	3,447 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Strand Fish and Chips	6 Strand Parade	293 yd
Chevron Catering	Worthing Indoor Bowling Club, Field Place The Boulevard	499 yd
Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing	Unit 3, 6 Woods Way	608 yd
Limbrick Corner Cafe	Unit A, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road	872 yd
Monsoon Goring	274 Goring Road	911 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Lion	Golden Lion, 7 The Strand	255 yd
Goring Conservative Club	Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane	813 yd
Sussex Yeoman	Hungry Horse Palatine Road	893 yd
West Worthing Working Mens Club	West Worthing Working Mens Club, 117 Elm Grove	1,030 yd
The Mulberry	Public House, The Mulberry Goring Road	1,081 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon Inn	2 Field Place Parade	335 yd
The Cabin	Mulberry House, 7 Woods Way	499 yd
Goring Fish Bar	8, Limbrick Corner Limbrick Lane	860 yd
China House	3, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road	864 yd
Domino's Pizza	276 Goring Road	914 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Stores	3 - 6 Field Place Parade	321 yd
Asda Durrington - The Boulevard PFS	1 The Boulevard	454 yd
Sainsburys	341 Goring Road	1,051 yd
Tesco Express	104 Goring Way	1,076 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Orchards Junior School NELSON ROAD	grass pitches	349 yd
Worthing Indoor Bowls Club The Boulevard	indoor bowls	444 yd
Worthing Sixth Form College (Closed) Bolsover Road	grass pitches	508 yd
Field Place Manor House FIELD PLACE FIELD PLACE THE BOULEVARD	tennis courts	517 yd
Worthing Leisure Centre SHAFTESBURY AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	531 yd
West Park Ce Primary School MARLBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	606 yd
Palatine School PALATINE ROAD	grass pitches	740 yd
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School DERWENT DRIVE	grass pitches	821 yd
West Park Recreation Ground Bruce Avenue	grass pitches	832 yd
Palatine Park PALATINE ROAD	grass pitches	902 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	219.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.