Church Way is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN13 1HD is located in the Tarring electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Way, Worthing, BN13 1HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN13 1HT, BN13 1HE, BN14 7NN, BN13 1RP, BN13 1HB, BN13 1HA, BN14 7NR, BN13 1EY, BN13 1HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN13 1HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.9% | 33.3% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 46.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.9% | 45.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 43.9% | 36.1% | -7.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.5% | 14.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 36% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.4% | 92.4% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 94.7% | 95% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Way was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Offington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Offington and the 101st lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Church Way, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2024-12-13 | £291,215 |
| 40 Church Way, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-04 | £242,260 |
| 25 Church Way, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-07-12 | £291,241 |
| 16 Church Way, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £341,500 | 2023-02-10 | £327,386 |
| 19 Church Way, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2023-01-26 | £266,676 |
BN13 1HD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN13 1HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN13 1HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 60 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Infant School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 2out of 4 | 1,277 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 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,167 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 | 2,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 2,210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Hungry Pizza | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 123 yd | |
| The Parsonage Restaurant | 6 - 10 High Street | 157 yd | |
| The Old Bake House | Shop, 2 High Street | 166 yd | |
| Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches | 2, Market House Church Road | 198 yd | |
| Tarring Priory Bowls Club | Sports Pavilion Church Road | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 123 yd | |
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon, 1 High Street | 153 yd | |
| Thomas A Becket Hotel | Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road | 513 yd | |
| The Fox & Finch | The Fox And Finch Alehouse, 8 Littlehampton Road | 542 yd | |
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Eat | 135 Rectory Road | 491 yd | |
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 568 yd | |
| Akash | 62 South Street | 761 yd | |
| Lucky Food Chinese takeaway | 60 South Street | 767 yd | |
| Ace Burgers | 16 South Street | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 195 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 867 yd | |
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 936 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 49 - 56 New Broadway | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 247 yd |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Durrington High School THE BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.