Mendip Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN13 2LS is located in the Salvington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mendip Road, Worthing, BN13 2LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN13 2PH, BN13 2PR, BN13 2JL, BN13 2LR, BN13 2PL, BN13 2LT, BN13 2PT, BN13 2PN, BN13 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN13 2LS 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 | 48.2% | 50.7% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.3% | -2.5% | 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 | 32.2% | 38.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 37.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 17% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.9% | 41.2% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 33.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 17.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 21.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 16.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 20.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 17.9% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.9% | 92% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 93.3% | 93.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.3% | 37.2% | 16.1% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mendip Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 251.4% higher than the Offington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mendip Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Offington and the 47th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Mendip Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-02-23 | £323,169 |
| 65 Mendip Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-02-01 | £299,697 |
| 52 Mendip Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-07 | £310,448 |
| 67 Mendip Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-07-06 | £289,746 |
| 52 Mendip Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2015-06-04 | £317,946 |
BN13 2LS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Infant School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington Poplar Road , Durrington BN13 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 2out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale School, Worthing Vale Avenue , BN14 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 1,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 3,730 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 | 2,453 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 | 1,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 3,860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Partnership NHS Trust Cafe | Meadowfield Mental Health Hospital, Swandean, 85 Arundel Road | 586 yd | |
| Sutton Court Nursing Home | Stone Lane Care Home, 56 Stone Lane | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park View | The Park View, 159 Salvington Road | 361 yd | |
| Durrington Working Mens Club | Durrington Working Mens Club Cotswold Road | 373 yd | |
| The John Selden | The John Selden Half Moon Lane | 729 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Force Association, 74 Ashacre Lane | 818 yd | |
| North Star | North Star Littlehampton Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Pizza and Kebab | Shop, 87 Salvington Road | 259 yd | |
| Oz's Charcoal Grill | Cafe, 77 Salvington Road | 293 yd | |
| Hot Spot | Shop, 75 Salvington Road | 296 yd | |
| Trawlerman | 3B, Manor Parade Salvington Road | 300 yd | |
| New Sunflower | Shop, 71 Salvington Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Food | 13, Manor Parade Salvington Road | 328 yd | |
| Welcome | 4 Half Moon Lane Parade | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durrington Infant And Junior School SALVINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Pond Lane Recreation Ground Pond Lane | grass pitches | 565 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.