Rackham Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN13 1LL 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 Rackham Road, Worthing, BN13 1LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN13 1LR, BN13 1LW, BN13 1LN, BN13 1LJ, BN13 1LH, BN13 1EB, BN13 1LE, BN13 1LF, BN13 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN13 1LL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 55.6% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 44.4% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 25% | 28.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 50.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 44.3% | 53.4% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.7% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 25% | 12.7% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 13.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.8% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 29.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.7% | 94.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rackham Road was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rackham Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Castle and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Rackham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-19 | £363,099 |
| 34 Rackham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £378,750 | 2024-10-31 | £377,958 |
| 42 Rackham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-23 | £400,140 |
| 29 Rackham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-10-07 | £363,698 |
| 32 Rackham Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-08-14 | £382,729 |
BN13 1LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Infant School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 2out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 4,547 yd | Community 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 | 320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 2,277 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 | 533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtlands Independent Special School 37 Parklands Avenue , BN12 4NG | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 2,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Theatre Studios 27 Langton Road , BN14 7BY | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 611 yd | |
| Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches | 2, Market House Church Road | 728 yd | |
| The Old Bake House | Shop, 2 High Street | 740 yd | |
| The Parsonage Restaurant | 6 - 10 High Street | 745 yd | |
| Sutton Court Nursing Home | Stone Lane Care Home, 56 Stone Lane | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star | North Star Littlehampton Road | 416 yd | |
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon, 1 High Street | 722 yd | |
| The Vine | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 766 yd | |
| The Fox & Finch | The Fox And Finch Alehouse, 8 Littlehampton Road | 905 yd | |
| Thomas A Becket Hotel | Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Eat | 135 Rectory Road | 899 yd | |
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 1,020 yd | |
| New Sunflower | Shop, 71 Salvington Road | 1,039 yd | |
| Hot Spot | Shop, 75 Salvington Road | 1,041 yd | |
| Oz's Charcoal Grill | Cafe, 77 Salvington Road | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 839 yd | |
| Asda Durrington - The Boulevard PFS | 1 The Boulevard | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durrington High School THE BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 624 yd |
| Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School DERWENT DRIVE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Palatine School PALATINE ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Field Place Manor House FIELD PLACE FIELD PLACE THE BOULEVARD | tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Durrington Infant And Junior School SALVINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Worthing Indoor Bowls Club The Boulevard | indoor bowls | 960 yd |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.