Orchard Close is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 7PZ 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 Orchard Close, Worthing, BN14 7PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 7PY, BN14 7QA, BN14 7PT, BN14 7PX, BN14 7PS, BN14 7JJ, BN14 7QB, BN14 7QE, BN14 7PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 7PZ 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 | 53.9% | 51.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.9% | 2.8% | 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 7PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 23.8% | 21.9% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 60.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 51.8% | 50% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 34.9% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 96.4% | 91.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Close was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater and the 17th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Orchard Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-02-17 | £409,291 |
| 1 Orchard Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2012-03-22 | £362,831 |
| 1 Orchard Close, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2006-02-17 | £417,105 |
BN14 7PZ 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,522 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 Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Elm Grove , BN11 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,548 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 | 723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,758 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 | 2,677 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 | 3,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Hungry Pizza | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 400 yd | |
| The Parsonage Restaurant | 6 - 10 High Street | 437 yd | |
| The Old Bake House | Shop, 2 High Street | 448 yd | |
| Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches | 2, Market House Church Road | 480 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 2 Rectory Road | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 400 yd | |
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon, 1 High Street | 464 yd | |
| Worthing Football Club | Sussex Transport Community Stadium, Worthing Football Club Woodside Road | 647 yd | |
| Thomas A Becket Hotel | Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road | 660 yd | |
| The Fox & Finch | The Fox And Finch Alehouse, 8 Littlehampton Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 542 yd | |
| Tasty China Chinese Takeaway | 131 South Farm Road | 614 yd | |
| Golden Plaice | Restaurant, 129 South Farm Road | 614 yd | |
| KN PERI PERI GRILL | Shop, 123 South Farm Road | 616 yd | |
| Spice of India | Shop, 109 South Farm Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 345 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 812 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 49 - 56 New Broadway | 822 yd | |
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 853 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Food | 12 Cricketers Parade | 1,093 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 | 291 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 779 yd |
| Broadwater Primary School Rectory Gardens | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Broadwater Green Ardsheal Road | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Northbrook Fitness Centre (Nuffield Health) BROADWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 950 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.