Chilgrove Close is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 6NG 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 Chilgrove Close, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 6NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 6NH, BN12 6NJ, BN12 6NN, BN12 6NF, BN12 6NE, BN12 6NQ, BN12 6ND, BN12 6AZ, BN12 6NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN12 6NG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 38% | 41.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 32.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4.7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 32.9% | 36% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 40.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 18.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 21.8% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18.5% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 20.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 91.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 96% | 86.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 87.2% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chilgrove Close was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chilgrove Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Castle and the 130th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 650.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Chilgrove Close, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £374,000 | 2024-10-24 | £381,464 |
| 37 Chilgrove Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-09-29 | £320,320 |
| 1 Chilgrove Close, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-03-24 | £281,309 |
| 42 Chilgrove Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-04-23 | £348,870 |
| 39 Chilgrove Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-03-18 | £316,386 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards Junior School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Winterbourne Way , West Durrington BN13 3QH | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington Poplar Road , Durrington BN13 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 376 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 | 1,325 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 4,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 4,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 4,374 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 | 500 yd | |
| Limbrick Corner Cafe | Unit A, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road | 501 yd | |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing | Unit 3, 6 Woods Way | 512 yd | |
| Southern Water | Southern House Yeoman Road | 527 yd | |
| Tides | 124 Aldsworth Avenue | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Yeoman | Hungry Horse Palatine Road | 571 yd | |
| Goring Conservative Club | Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane | 630 yd | |
| The Swallows Return | Swallows Return, 1 Titnore Lane | 705 yd | |
| The Bull | Bull Inn Goring Street | 881 yd | |
| Goring by Sea Cricket &Football Club | Goring Cricket Club, Recreation Ground Goring Fernhurst Drive | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chip Shop | 1 Boxgrove Parade | 264 yd | |
| Goring Fish Bar | 8, Limbrick Corner Limbrick Lane | 460 yd | |
| China House | 3, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road | 500 yd | |
| Chips Inc | 140 Aldsworth Avenue | 611 yd | |
| Chef Canton | 134 Aldsworth Avenue | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 104 Goring Way | 423 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 341 Goring Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatsmore Catholic High School GORING STREET | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Worthing) ROMANY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Northbrook Recreation Ground Titnore Lane | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Palatine Park PALATINE ROAD | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Orchards Junior School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Goring Recreation Ground Fernhurst Drive | grass pitches | 904 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 | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.