Pelham Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN13 1JA 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 Pelham Road, Worthing, BN13 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN13 1LG, BN13 1JE, BN13 1EZ, BN13 1HY, BN13 1LX, BN13 1LQ, BN13 1EY, BN13 1HX, BN13 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN13 1JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.7% | -1.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BN13 1JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 26.8% | -7.3% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 54% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 33.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 25.8% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 31.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 92.2% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 95% | 91.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 91.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pelham Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Offington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pelham Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Offington and the 170th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2024-10-11 | £298,857 |
| 5 Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-09-18 | £466,047 |
| 18 Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-10-27 | £487,432 |
| 1 Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-09-26 | £420,420 |
| 30 Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-30 | £419,832 |
BN13 1JA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 5,295 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 | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 2out of 4 | 980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Infant School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,898 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 | 2,501 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 | 755 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 2,439 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarring Priory Bowls Club | Sports Pavilion Church Road | 301 yd | |
| Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches | 2, Market House Church Road | 389 yd | |
| The Old Bake House | Shop, 2 High Street | 394 yd | |
| The Parsonage Restaurant | 6 - 10 High Street | 398 yd | |
| Well Hungry Pizza | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon, 1 High Street | 376 yd | |
| The Vine | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 415 yd | |
| The Fox & Finch | The Fox And Finch Alehouse, 8 Littlehampton Road | 678 yd | |
| Thomas A Becket Hotel | Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road | 685 yd | |
| North Star | North Star Littlehampton Road | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Eat | 135 Rectory Road | 651 yd | |
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 722 yd | |
| Akash | 62 South Street | 888 yd | |
| Lucky Food Chinese takeaway | 60 South Street | 893 yd | |
| Ace Burgers | 16 South Street | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 494 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 975 yd | |
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 309 yd |
| Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Durrington High School THE BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Field Place Manor House FIELD PLACE FIELD PLACE THE BOULEVARD | tennis courts | 1,080 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School DERWENT DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 132.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.