Guildford Close is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 7LR 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 Guildford Close, Worthing, BN14 7LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 7LB, BN14 7LS, BN14 7LP, BN14 7LU, BN14 7LL, BN14 7LN, BN14 7EY, BN14 7LH, BN14 7LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 7LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 39.9% | 37.3% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 44.9% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 52.2% | 54.7% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.3% | 15.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 17.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 31.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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 | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 87.7% | 91.2% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 81.5% | 85.6% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 85.2% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 1.6% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guildford Close was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Guildford Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Central and the 154th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Guildford Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2025-02-11 | £314,544 |
| 11 Guildford Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2020-05-28 | £368,205 |
| 7 Guildford Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-05-07 | £338,175 |
| 8 Guildford Close, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-04-13 | £355,129 |
| 7 Guildford Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-10-31 | £378,709 |
BN14 7LR 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,930 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 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Elm Grove , BN11 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | 1out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rincon De Pepe | 52 South Street | 71 yd | |
| Superstar Arts Cafe | West Worthing Baptist Church, 45 South Street | 121 yd | |
| Passion Fruit Cafe | 25 New Broadway | 233 yd | |
| Keenes Dance Studio | 30 New Broadway | 244 yd | |
| Shaan | Restaurant, 205 Tarring Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 160 yd | |
| Green Man Ale & Cider House | Green Man Ale And Cider House, 17 South Street | 160 yd | |
| Karma Lounge | 171 - 173 Tarring Road | 360 yd | |
| The Tarring Club | The Tarring Club, 118 - 122 Pavilion Road | 390 yd | |
| Venue5 | Pavilion Bowling Club, 78 Pavilion Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash | 62 South Street | 64 yd | |
| Lucky Food Chinese takeaway | 60 South Street | 65 yd | |
| Ace Burgers | 16 South Street | 153 yd | |
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 204 yd | |
| Worthing Gyros | 22 New Broadway | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 146 yd | |
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 187 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 49 - 56 New Broadway | 338 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 763 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 5, Warners Parade South Farm Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 538 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Elm Grove Primary ELM GROVE | swimming pool | 973 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.