Broadwater Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 8AD 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 Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 8AJ, BN14 8AG, BN14 8AB, BN14 8AF, BN14 7DW, BN14 7DN, BN14 7DE, BN14 8AR, BN14 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN14 8AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN14 8AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.1% | 54.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 20.1% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 14.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 11% | 7.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 46.8% | 34.2% | -12.6% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.5% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 20.5% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 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 | 21.5% | 22.2% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 16.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 29.5% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.1% | 90.2% | 8.1% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.3% 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 | 77.6% | 77.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 3.1% | -9.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 78.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadwater Road was 419.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadwater Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Central and the 15th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 228.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Fairfields, 15 Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-02-21 | £126,963 |
| Flat 14 Fairfield, 15 Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-12-19 | £144,137 |
| Flat 7 Fairfields, 15 Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-12-02 | £111,998 |
| Flat 1 Fairfields, 15 Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-11-07 | £159,890 |
| Flat 13 19 Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2022-08-01 | £129,462 |
BN14 8AD 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 2out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | 1out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 595 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 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,379 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 | 628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Grill | 32 Broadwater Road | 65 yd | |
| Zeera Bangladeshi Cuisine | 54 Broadwater Road | 73 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd | Teville Gate House, 25 Railway Approach | 413 yd | |
| Monty's | Cafe, 30 Railway Approach | 450 yd | |
| The Pantry Bakery | 40 South Farm Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.S. Vanguard | 9A Broadwater Road | 82 yd | |
| The Factory Live Ltd | Unit 9a Ivy Arch Road | 311 yd | |
| Worthing Cricket Club | Sports Pavilion, Manor Sports Ground Broadwater Road | 407 yd | |
| Toad in the Hole | The Castle Tavern, 1 Newland Road | 446 yd | |
| Ye olde house at home | 77 Broadwater Street East | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade House | Restaurant, 44 Broadwater Road | 62 yd | |
| Uncle Sams | 34 Broadwater Road | 63 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 50 Broadwater Road | 67 yd | |
| Papa John's Worthing | 52 Broadwater Road | 70 yd | |
| Broadwater Fryer | 58 Broadwater Road | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 1 Newland Street | 386 yd | |
| Black Sea | 29 Oxford Road | 496 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 5, Warners Parade South Farm Road | 568 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Broadwater Street West | 847 yd | |
| Lidl | 34 North Street | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Sports Ground Georgia Avenue | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Northbrook Fitness Centre (Nuffield Health) BROADWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| St Andrew'S Church Of England High School For Boys SACKVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 486 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Lancing College Preparatory School BROADWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club PAVILION ROAD | indoor bowls | 882 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 901 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.