Forest Barn Mews is in Castle Goring, Worthing and in Worthing district. BN13 3FD is located in the Northbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forest Barn Mews, Castle Goring, Worthing, BN13 3FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN13 3GU, BN13 3GT, BN13 3GW, BN13 3GR, BN13 3GY, BN13 3FX, BN13 3TA, BN13 3GF, BN13 3GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN13 3FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN13 3FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 42.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 47.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 5.2% | -9.0% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 42.2% | 58.1% | 15.9% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 5.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 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.
In the area around BN13 3FD this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 8.1% | -20.4% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 9.2% | -13.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 19.1% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 40.8% | 27.0% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.9% | 88.8% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 88.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 88.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.8% | 37.2% | 27.6% |
| Christian | 23.6% | 46.2% | -22.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Barn Mews was 127.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Forest Barn Mews has the 13th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Castle and the 69th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 138.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Forest Barn Mews, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-10-31 | £492,819 |
| 4 Forest Barn Mews, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-08-21 | £643,959 |
| 3 Forest Barn Mews, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-02-28 | £653,832 |
| 6 Forest Barn Mews, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2018-10-26 | £700,177 |
| 5 Forest Barn Mews, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2018-10-02 | £645,845 |
BN13 3FD 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Winterbourne Way , West Durrington BN13 3QH | 2out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington Poplar Road , Durrington BN13 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School The Street , Clapham BN13 3UU | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Derwent Drive , Goring-by-Sea BN12 6LA | 2out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 4,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 5,101 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 5,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | Unit 9, 1 Fulbeck Way | 668 yd | |
| Yo Sushi | 1 Fulbeck Way | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Worthing Club CIC | West Worthing Club Titnore Way | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 3, 1 Fulbeck Way | 668 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 7, 1 Fulbeck Way | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco West Durrington Extra | 1 Fulbeck Way | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Worthing Tennis And Squash Club TITNORE WAY | indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Durrington Community Centre Romany Road | 924 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.