Athelstan Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 7NA 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 Athelstan Road, Worthing, BN14 7NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 7LY, BN14 7NF, BN14 7LX, BN14 7NE, BN14 7LZ, BN14 7LU, BN13 1FB, BN13 1BN, BN13 1AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 7NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.9% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.1% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.9% | 41.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 36.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 19.3% | 6.6% | -12.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.7% | 43.6% | 10.9% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 39.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 13.6% | -11.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.6% | 11.7% | -17.9% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 14.7% | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.4% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 32.1% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 89.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 93% | 87.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 87% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Athelstan Road was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Athelstan Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Castle and the 160th lowest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Athelstan Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-08-06 | £470,017 |
| 12 Athelstan Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-12-01 | £456,194 |
| 10 Athelstan Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-12-15 | £420,079 |
| 2 Athelstan Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-11-12 | £462,594 |
| 18 Athelstan Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-09-06 | £461,078 |
BN14 7NA 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,998 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 | 754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Elm Grove , BN11 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 1out of 4 | 1,237 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 | 2,381 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 4,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 5,413 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 | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,583 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 | 2,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 2,947 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 | 1,476 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Forward Ltd 28a Teville Road , BN11 1UG | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 56 Rowlands Road , BN11 3JT | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Theatre Studios 27 Langton Road , BN14 7BY | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Our Lady of Sion School , Gratwicke Road BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superstar Arts Cafe | West Worthing Baptist Church, 45 South Street | 126 yd | |
| Rincon De Pepe | 52 South Street | 177 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 2 Rectory Road | 224 yd | |
| Cafe 7 | 7, Station Parade Tarring Road | 344 yd | |
| Scrumptious | 2, Station Parade Tarring Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 232 yd | |
| Green Man Ale & Cider House | Green Man Ale And Cider House, 17 South Street | 232 yd | |
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon, 1 High Street | 503 yd | |
| Karma Lounge | 171 - 173 Tarring Road | 564 yd | |
| Hand Brewing Company Ltd | Unit 6a, Garcia Trading Estate Canterbury Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash | 62 South Street | 158 yd | |
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 160 yd | |
| Lucky Food Chinese takeaway | 60 South Street | 161 yd | |
| Ace Burgers | 16 South Street | 276 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 11, Station Parade Tarring Road | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 230 yd | |
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 304 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 49 - 56 New Broadway | 544 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 694 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 24A Goring Road | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 746 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Elm Grove Primary ELM GROVE | swimming pool | 880 yd |
| West Park Recreation Ground Bruce Avenue | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,034 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 | 166.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.