Rectory Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 7PA 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 Rectory Road, Worthing, BN14 7PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 7NJ, BN14 7ND, BN13 1FB, BN14 7NB, BN14 7JT, BN13 1EL, BN14 7JU, BN14 7FD, BN14 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 7PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.9% | -2.9% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of BN14 7PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 33.8% | 27.3% | -6.5% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 56.9% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.5% | 13.1% | -10.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 21.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 36.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.8% | 92.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 90.8% | 90% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 90% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 68.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Castle and the 141st highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 125.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rectory Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-05-07 | £541,318 |
BN14 7PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,923 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 | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Elm Grove , BN11 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 2,042 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 | 2,932 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 | 2,932 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 | 1,338 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,793 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 2 Rectory Road | 15 yd | |
| Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches | 2, Market House Church Road | 283 yd | |
| The Old Bake House | Shop, 2 High Street | 307 yd | |
| Superstar Arts Cafe | West Worthing Baptist Church, 45 South Street | 312 yd | |
| The Parsonage Restaurant | 6 - 10 High Street | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon, 1 High Street | 321 yd | |
| The Vine | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 394 yd | |
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 418 yd | |
| Green Man Ale & Cider House | Green Man Ale And Cider House, 17 South Street | 418 yd | |
| The Tarring Club | The Tarring Club, 118 - 122 Pavilion Road | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 100 yd | |
| Akash | 62 South Street | 297 yd | |
| Lucky Food Chinese takeaway | 60 South Street | 303 yd | |
| Ace Burgers | 16 South Street | 438 yd | |
| Worthing Gyros | 22 New Broadway | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 410 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 472 yd | |
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 473 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 49 - 56 New Broadway | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 342 yd |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 726 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent | grass pitches | 1,041 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.