Church Way Close, Worthing, BN13 1HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN13 1HT 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Church Way Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Way Close 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 Close 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in BN13 1HT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Church Way Close are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Worthing.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Church Way Close, Worthing, BN13 1HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN13 1HT

Average Price
£377,725

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£367,975

Detached
£406,975

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Church Way Close

Average Price
£371,275

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£368,734

Detached
£386,522

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Church Way CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Church Way Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£352,000	2022-05-03	£333,867
4 Church Way Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£305,000	2021-03-08	£339,331
7 Church Way Close, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£280,500	2015-08-04	£386,522
6 Church Way Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2012-11-26	£384,543
2 Church Way Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£207,000	2011-12-13	£383,379

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN13 1HT

Employment

BN13 1HT 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 1HT 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 1HT 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX	4out of 4	5,020 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB	3out of 4	127 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR	3out of 4	500 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD	3out of 4	1,250 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA	2out of 4	1,264 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durrington Infant School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD	3out of 4	1,269 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX	3out of 4	843 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR	3out of 4	1,214 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH	3out of 4	1,703 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG	2out of 4	2,263 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF	3out of 4	3,126 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU	- not rated	2,778 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX	3out of 4	1,061 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP	3out of 4	1,389 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU	- not rated	1,744 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL	- not rated	2,144 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS	- not rated	2,155 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Parsonage Restaurant	6 - 10 High Street	93 yd
The Old Bake House	Shop, 2 High Street	94 yd
Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches	2, Market House Church Road	114 yd
Well Hungry Pizza	The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street	122 yd
Tarring Priory Bowls Club	Sports Pavilion Church Road	175 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
George And Dragon	The George And Dragon, 1 High Street	78 yd
The Vine	The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street	122 yd
Thomas A Becket Hotel	Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road	596 yd
The Fox & Finch	The Fox And Finch Alehouse, 8 Littlehampton Road	628 yd
The Grizzly Bear	The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street	789 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Happy Valley	Restaurant, 122 South Street	488 yd
Quick Eat	135 Rectory Road	576 yd
Akash	62 South Street	679 yd
Lucky Food Chinese takeaway	60 South Street	684 yd
Ace Burgers	16 South Street	819 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	69 Rectory Road	231 yd
Co-Op Stores	23 - 25 South Street	783 yd
Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat	4 - 6 South Street	853 yd
Co-Operative	49 - 56 New Broadway	997 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Church House Grounds Church Road	tennis courts	166 yd
Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE	grass pitches	457 yd
Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent	grass pitches	653 yd
Durrington High School THE BOULEVARD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	977 yd
Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,043 yd
Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,081 yd
Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD	indoor bowls	1,088 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	69 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.