Rectory Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 7PN is located in the Gaisford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Worthing and Shoreham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Worthing, BN14 7PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 7PD, BN14 7SQ, BN14 7PG, BN14 7PL, BN13 1JJ, BN13 1PU, BN14 7PJ, BN14 7SF, BN14 7PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN14 7PN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 7PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 25.4% | 31.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 51.6% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 56.6% | 58.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 14.3% | 10.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 14.5% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.6% | 23.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 34.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 98.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 96.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 97.5% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 133.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.2% higher than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rectory Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater and the 61st highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Rectory Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2017-12-11 | £726,986 |
| 114 Rectory Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2015-02-23 | £658,174 |
| 102 Rectory Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2015-01-07 | £966,398 |
| 84 Rectory Road, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,972 | 2012-05-26 | £227,500 |
| 116 Rectory Road, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2012-04-27 | £693,571 |
BN14 7PN 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,773 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 | 290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Infant School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,257 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 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 2,184 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 | 3,107 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 | 3,039 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 | 1,250 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 2,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki's Cafe | 137 Rectory Road | 191 yd | |
| Asian Village | 1 Littlehampton Road | 208 yd | |
| Well Hungry Pizza | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 343 yd | |
| The Parsonage Restaurant | 6 - 10 High Street | 439 yd | |
| The Old Bake House | Shop, 2 High Street | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Becket Hotel | Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road | 191 yd | |
| The Fox & Finch | The Fox And Finch Alehouse, 8 Littlehampton Road | 250 yd | |
| The Vine | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 343 yd | |
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon, 1 High Street | 452 yd | |
| Offington Park Club | Offington Park Club Hall Avenue | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Eat | 135 Rectory Road | 186 yd | |
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 822 yd | |
| Selden Fish Bar | 3 Selden Parade | 948 yd | |
| Akash | 62 South Street | 1,020 yd | |
| Lucky Food Chinese takeaway | 60 South Street | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 251 yd | |
| Welcome | 4 Half Moon Lane Parade | 946 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 583 yd |
| Broadwater Green Ardsheal Road | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,059 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 | 167.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.