Furze Road, Worthing, BN13 3BH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN13 3BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.2%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.6%	48.8%	0.2%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 3BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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	16.3%	18.2%	1.9%	37.9%	-19.7%
Married: Opposite sex	70.2%	63.2%	-7.0%	44.2%	19.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%
Separated	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5%	6.7%	1.7%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	7%	10%	3.0%	6.1%	3.9%

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	49.3%	47.2%	-2.1%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	35.4%	37.8%	2.4%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	12.5%	12.9%	0.4%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.1%	11.9%	1.8%	18.2%	-6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	7.8%	-4.2%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.3%	16.7%	-4.6%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	2.2%	-2.1%	5.3%	-3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	13.3%	2.4%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	37.6%	45.6%	8.0%	33.8%	11.8%
Other	3.9%	2.6%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.2%	98.3%	1.1%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	94.8%	93.4%	-1.4%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	1%	1.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1%	1.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	1.3%	1.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	93.4%	-1.4%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	1.4%	5.9%	4.5%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	76.7%	15.6%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	58.5%	46.2%	12.3%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Furze Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furze Road was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Durrington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Furze Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Durrington and the 98th lowest crime rate of 346 local areas in Worthing .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BN13 3BH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Furze Road are based on 63 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 Furze Road, Worthing, BN13 3BH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN13 3BH

Average Price
£772,100

Semi-Detached
£606,314

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£780,826

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Furze Road

Average Price
£785,189

Semi-Detached
£615,307

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£803,072

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Furze Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Furze Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£670,000	2025-11-20	£672,147
22 Furze Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£610,000	2022-12-16	£586,657
28 Furze Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£850,000	2022-06-22	£799,749
39 Furze Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£915,000	2021-09-28	£963,212
26 Furze Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2021-01-14	£593,231

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN13 3BH

Employment

BN13 3BH 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 3BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	118
Full-Time Employee	64
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	6
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Vale School, Worthing Vale Avenue , BN14 0DB	3out of 4	750 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durrington Infant School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD	2out of 4	1,621 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD	3out of 4	1,666 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorns Primary School Poplar Road , Durrington BN13 3EZ	2out of 4	2,379 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington Poplar Road , Durrington BN13 3EZ	- not rated	2,471 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA	- not rated	5,018 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU	- not rated	5,457 yd	Community school	No	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	2,457 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX	- not rated	2,457 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR	3out of 4	3,770 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR	- not rated	3,770 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH	3out of 4	4,004 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD	- not rated	2,628 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU	- not rated	3,382 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southways School The Vale House , Findon Road BN14 0RA	- not rated	1,448 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX	3out of 4	2,437 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP	3out of 4	2,701 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ark House 190 Sompting Road , BN14 9EY	- not rated	3,816 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU	- not rated	3,835 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sussex Partnership NHS Trust Cafe	Meadowfield Mental Health Hospital, Swandean, 85 Arundel Road	788 yd
Shaz	171 Findon Road	988 yd
Anaz	210 Findon Road	1,041 yd
The Coffee Camp	194 Findon Road	1,049 yd
Linga Longa Cafe	Cafe, 164 Findon Road	1,076 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Valley Bar	The Valley Bar, 190 Findon Road		1,052 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cherry House	Restaurant, 216 Findon Road		1,039 yd
Findon Fish Bar	174 Findon Road		1,066 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	176 - 180 Findon Road		1,063 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Vale First And Middle School VALE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	801 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	37.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of BN13 3BH