Orchard Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 7QB 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 Avenue, Worthing, BN14 7QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 7JL, BN14 7QA, BN14 7QE, BN14 7QD, BN14 7PS, BN14 7PB, BN14 7PZ, BN14 7PP, BN14 7FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 7QB 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 7QB 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 Avenue 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 Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cottage Orchard Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-05-26 | £379,829 |
| 59 Orchard Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-07-07 | £504,532 |
| 71 Orchard Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-03-23 | £447,494 |
| 71 Orchard Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-08-03 | £410,195 |
| 48 Orchard Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £322,250 | 2015-11-20 | £452,174 |
BN14 7QB 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 | 4,663 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 | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Elm Grove , BN11 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,416 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 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,856 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 | 2,767 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 | 3,154 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 | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,796 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Hungry Pizza | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 318 yd | |
| The Parsonage Restaurant | 6 - 10 High Street | 323 yd | |
| The Flour Pot Bakery | 2 Rectory Road | 324 yd | |
| The Old Bake House | Shop, 2 High Street | 330 yd | |
| Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches | 2, Market House Church Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine | The Vine, 27 - 29 High Street | 318 yd | |
| George And Dragon | The George And Dragon, 1 High Street | 347 yd | |
| Worthing Football Club | Sussex Transport Community Stadium, Worthing Football Club Woodside Road | 634 yd | |
| The Tarring Club | The Tarring Club, 118 - 122 Pavilion Road | 684 yd | |
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear, 33 South Street | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | Restaurant, 122 South Street | 389 yd | |
| Akash | 62 South Street | 560 yd | |
| Lucky Food Chinese takeaway | 60 South Street | 565 yd | |
| Ace Burgers | 16 South Street | 685 yd | |
| Old Nick's Fish Bar | 217 Pavilion Road | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 311 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 23 - 25 South Street | 672 yd | |
| Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat | 4 - 6 South Street | 720 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 49 - 56 New Broadway | 732 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 | 365 yd |
| Church House Grounds Church Road | tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 672 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 741 yd |
| Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Broadwater Primary School Rectory Gardens | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Broadwater Green Ardsheal Road | grass pitches | 1,070 yd |
| Northbrook Fitness Centre (Nuffield Health) BROADWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.