Cecilian Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 8AR 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 Cecilian Avenue, Worthing, BN14 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 8AP, BN14 8AF, BN14 8AG, BN14 8AU, BN14 8AS, BN14 7DE, BN14 8AY, BN14 8AD, BN14 8AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN14 8AR 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 | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 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 area around BN14 8AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 52.4% | 45.8% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 36.7% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) 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 | 48.1% | 49.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 39.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 8.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.6% | 14% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 16.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 30.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.5% | 82.4% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 90.5% | 75.2% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 75.5% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cecilian Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Broadwater average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cecilian Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-02-24 | £453,070 |
| 1 Cecilian Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2009-11-24 | £240,112 |
| 4 Cecilian Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2007-06-28 | £428,474 |
| 2 Cecilian Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2006-05-12 | £384,677 |
| 1 Cecilian Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2005-05-23 | £209,114 |
BN14 8AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesswood Junior School 53 Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | 1out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,611 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 | 4,476 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 | 531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 1,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera Bangladeshi Cuisine | 54 Broadwater Road | 59 yd | |
| Farmhouse Grill | 32 Broadwater Road | 114 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd | Teville Gate House, 25 Railway Approach | 523 yd | |
| Lahore Grill | Restaurant, 66 Newland Road | 552 yd | |
| Monty's | Cafe, 30 Railway Approach | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T.S. Vanguard | 9A Broadwater Road | 206 yd | |
| Worthing Cricket Club | Sports Pavilion, Manor Sports Ground Broadwater Road | 301 yd | |
| The Factory Live Ltd | Unit 9a Ivy Arch Road | 369 yd | |
| Toad in the Hole | The Castle Tavern, 1 Newland Road | 515 yd | |
| Broadwater Working Mens Con. Club | Broadwater Working Mens Club, 44 Broadwater Street East | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Peri Peri & Hollywood Pizza | 60 Broadwater Road | 49 yd | |
| Broadwater Fryer | 58 Broadwater Road | 53 yd | |
| Papa John's Worthing | 52 Broadwater Road | 63 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 50 Broadwater Road | 66 yd | |
| Jade House | Restaurant, 44 Broadwater Road | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 1 Newland Street | 459 yd | |
| Black Sea | 29 Oxford Road | 619 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 5, Warners Parade South Farm Road | 699 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Broadwater Street West | 773 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Food | 12 Cricketers Parade | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Sports Ground Georgia Avenue | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| St Andrew'S Church Of England High School For Boys SACKVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Northbrook Fitness Centre (Nuffield Health) BROADWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Lancing College Preparatory School BROADWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Broadwater Primary School Rectory Gardens | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Worthing Football Club WOODSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Downsbrook Primary School DOMINION ROAD | grass pitches | 931 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.