Anson Road is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 6JG is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 2009-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anson Road, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 6EQ, BN12 6HZ, BN12 6JB, BN12 6HY, BN12 6EN, BN12 6JA, BN12 6JD, BN12 6EH, BN12 6JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN12 6JG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 35.9% | 36.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 44.6% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 5.9% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 26.4% | 44% | 17.6% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 32.1% | -12.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 22.3% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 20.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 94.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 97.3% | 91.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 90.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anson Road was 97.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anson Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Castle and the 105th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 St Richard'S House, 2A Anson Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,950 | 2020-12-22 | £257,218 |
| Flat 3 St Richard'S House, 2A Anson Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-06-19 | £227,531 |
| Flat 1 St Richard'S House, 2A Anson Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-11-15 | £205,412 |
| Flat 4 St Richard'S House, 2A Anson Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2018-09-28 | £196,745 |
| Flat 3 St Richard'S House, 2A Anson Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-03-02 | £219,109 |
BN12 6JG 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 2out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington Poplar Road , Durrington BN13 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 930 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 | 610 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 3,566 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 3,623 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 | 503 yd | |
| The Strand Fish and Chips | 6 Strand Parade | 572 yd | |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing | Unit 3, 6 Woods Way | 607 yd | |
| Southern Water | Southern House Yeoman Road | 684 yd | |
| Chevron Catering | Worthing Indoor Bowling Club, Field Place The Boulevard | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Yeoman | Hungry Horse Palatine Road | 513 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 7 The Strand | 577 yd | |
| Goring Conservative Club | Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China House | 3, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road | 495 yd | |
| Goring Fish Bar | 8, Limbrick Corner Limbrick Lane | 500 yd | |
| The Cabin | Mulberry House, 7 Woods Way | 565 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 2 Field Place Parade | 641 yd | |
| The Chip Shop | 1 Boxgrove Parade | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Durrington - The Boulevard PFS | 1 The Boulevard | 627 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | 3 - 6 Field Place Parade | 629 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 104 Goring Way | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchards Junior School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| Palatine Park PALATINE ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Palatine School PALATINE ROAD | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School DERWENT DRIVE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Worthing Indoor Bowls Club The Boulevard | indoor bowls | 694 yd |
| Field Place Manor House FIELD PLACE FIELD PLACE THE BOULEVARD | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Worthing Sixth Form College (Closed) Bolsover Road | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Worthing Leisure Centre SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 903 yd |
| West Park Ce Primary School MARLBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Worthing) ROMANY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,001 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.