Ethelred Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 7LY 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 Ethelred Road, Worthing, BN14 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 7LZ, BN14 7NA, BN14 7LU, BN13 1AE, BN14 7LX, BN13 1AF, BN13 1AQ, BN14 7NF, BN14 7NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 7LY 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 Ethelred Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ethelred Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Central and the 166th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ethelred Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-01-30 | £284,211 |
| 13 Ethelred Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-06-15 | £250,000 |
| 20 Ethelred Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-05-03 | £465,971 |
| 14 Ethelred Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £429,000 | 2021-11-19 | £441,006 |
| 24 Ethelred Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2021-06-25 | £446,022 |
BN14 7LY 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 | 5,004 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 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Elm Grove , BN11 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 1out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 5,418 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,590 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 | 2,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Forward Ltd 28a Teville Road , BN11 1UG | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 56 Rowlands Road , BN11 3JT | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Our Lady of Sion School , Gratwicke Road BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Theatre Studios 27 Langton Road , BN14 7BY | - not rated | 1,562 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superstar Arts Cafe | West Worthing Baptist Church, 45 South Street | 79 yd | |
| Rincon De Pepe | 52 South Street | 137 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 2 Rectory Road | 269 yd | |
| Cafe 7 | 7, Station Parade Tarring Road | 288 yd | |
| Scrumptious | 2, Station Parade Tarring Road | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 179 yd | |
| Green Man Ale & Cider House | Green Man Ale And Cider House, 17 South Street | 179 yd | |
| Karma Lounge | 171 - 173 Tarring Road | 526 yd | |
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon, 1 High Street | 558 yd | |
| The Tarring Club | The Tarring Club, 118 - 122 Pavilion Road | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash | 62 South Street | 125 yd | |
| Lucky Food Chinese takeaway | 60 South Street | 126 yd | |
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 195 yd | |
| Ace Burgers | 16 South Street | 225 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 11, Station Parade Tarring Road | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 178 yd | |
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 252 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 49 - 56 New Broadway | 508 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 746 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24A Goring Road | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 723 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Elm Grove Primary ELM GROVE | swimming pool | 848 yd |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| West Park Recreation Ground Bruce Avenue | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,041 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 208.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.