Grenville Close is in Goring By Sea, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN12 6PT is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grenville Close, Goring By Sea, Worthing, BN12 6PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN12 6DW, BN12 6JD, BN12 6JE, BN12 6HQ, BN12 6DP, BN12 6HZ, BN12 6DS, BN12 6DR, BN12 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN12 6PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 29.7% | 37.1% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 39.1% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 14.5% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.8% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 39.1% | 37.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 39.8% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 15.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around BN12 6PT this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 29.1% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 12.1% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 17.8% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 17.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.7% | 83% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 87.2% | 89.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 89.7% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.2% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grenville Close was 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grenville Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Castle and the 103rd highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Grenville Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-10-31 | £273,755 |
| 8 Grenville Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-09-15 | £282,021 |
| 8 Grenville Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-04-10 | £308,117 |
| 9 Grenville Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2006-02-09 | £346,197 |
| 9 Grenville Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2000-05-26 | £295,954 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Place Infant School Nelson Road , BN12 6EN | 2out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Mulberry Lane , Goring-by-Sea BN12 4RN | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Marlborough Road , BN12 4HD | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 2out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 4,075 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 | 980 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 | 814 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 3,691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing | Unit 3, 6 Woods Way | 401 yd | |
| The Strand Fish and Chips | 6 Strand Parade | 547 yd | |
| Limbrick Corner Cafe | Unit A, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road | 644 yd | |
| Chevron Catering | Worthing Indoor Bowling Club, Field Place The Boulevard | 749 yd | |
| Southern Water | Southern House Yeoman Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion, 7 The Strand | 520 yd | |
| Goring Conservative Club | Goring By Sea Conservative Club, 49 Mulberry Lane | 648 yd | |
| Sussex Yeoman | Hungry Horse Palatine Road | 677 yd | |
| The Mulberry | Public House, The Mulberry Goring Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabin | Mulberry House, 7 Woods Way | 329 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 2 Field Place Parade | 598 yd | |
| Goring Fish Bar | 8, Limbrick Corner Limbrick Lane | 625 yd | |
| China House | 3, Limbrick Corner Palatine Road | 635 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 276 Goring Road | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | 3 - 6 Field Place Parade | 584 yd | |
| Asda Durrington - The Boulevard PFS | 1 The Boulevard | 674 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 104 Goring Way | 847 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 341 Goring Road | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchards Junior School NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| West Park Ce Primary School MARLBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Worthing Indoor Bowls Club The Boulevard | indoor bowls | 694 yd |
| Palatine Park PALATINE ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Field Place Manor House FIELD PLACE FIELD PLACE THE BOULEVARD | tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Palatine School PALATINE ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Worthing Sixth Form College (Closed) Bolsover Road | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Worthing Leisure Centre SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 791 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School DERWENT DRIVE | grass pitches | 883 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 | 129.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.