Palatine Road is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 6JW 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 Palatine Road, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 6JR, BN12 6EH, BN12 6JT, BN12 6JU, BN12 6JS, BN12 6EJ, BN12 6JB, BN12 6EQ, BN12 6JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN12 6JW 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 Palatine 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.
Palatine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Palatine Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-10-01 | £530,000 |
| 96 Palatine Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-08-08 | £451,707 |
| 52 Palatine Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-03-28 | £452,987 |
| 86 Palatine Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-04-30 | £530,963 |
| 96 Palatine Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-12-07 | £421,918 |
BN12 6JW 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 | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington Poplar Road , Durrington BN13 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 2out of 4 | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Winterbourne Way , West Durrington BN13 3QH | 2out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 4,007 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 | 985 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 | 419 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 3,518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 507 yd | |
| Southern Water | Southern House Yeoman Road | 659 yd | |
| The Strand Fish and Chips | 6 Strand Parade | 689 yd | |
| Chevron Catering | Worthing Indoor Bowling Club, Field Place The Boulevard | 808 yd | |
| OCS canteen | Highdown House Yeoman Way | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Yeoman | Hungry Horse Palatine Road | 477 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 7 The Strand | 722 yd | |
| North Star | North Star Littlehampton Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China House | 3, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road | 501 yd | |
| Goring Fish Bar | 8, Limbrick Corner Limbrick Lane | 527 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 2 Field Place Parade | 764 yd | |
| The Cabin | Mulberry House, 7 Woods Way | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Durrington - The Boulevard PFS | 1 The Boulevard | 662 yd | |
| Co-operative Stores | 3 - 6 Field Place Parade | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchards Junior School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Palatine Park PALATINE ROAD | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Palatine School PALATINE ROAD | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School DERWENT DRIVE | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Worthing Indoor Bowls Club The Boulevard | indoor bowls | 768 yd |
| Field Place Manor House FIELD PLACE FIELD PLACE THE BOULEVARD | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Worthing) ROMANY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Durrington Community Centre Romany Road | 957 yd | |
| Worthing Sixth Form College (Closed) Bolsover Road | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Durrington High School THE BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 967 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 | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.