King Edward Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 8DD 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 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, BN14 8DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 8DB, BN14 8DF, BN14 8BX, BN14 8DE, BN14 8AE, BN14 8AB, BN14 8AA, BN14 8DH, BN11 1JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 8DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 36.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 47.8% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 51.3% | 52.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around BN14 8DD this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 11.5% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 23.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 41.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 89.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 88.2% | 83.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 83.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.5% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edward Avenue was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% higher than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Edward Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Broadwater and the 107th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 2 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2025-02-05 | £265,042 |
| 40 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-20 | £380,341 |
| 24 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2023-10-16 | £406,014 |
| 22 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £421,000 | 2023-09-22 | £399,508 |
| Flat 2 2 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-09-30 | £257,789 |
BN14 8DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
BN14 8DD 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 3,418 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 | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Primary School and SSC 53 Chesswood Road , West Sussex BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | 1out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heene CofE Primary School Norfolk Street , BN11 4BB | - not rated | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cobden Road , BN11 4BD | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst First and Middle School Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 3,803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornberry Middle School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 870 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sussex Theatre Studios 27 Langton Road , BN14 7BY | - not rated | 191 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Strides Learning Support Centre 66 Livesay Crescent , Broadwater BN14 8AT | - not rated | 288 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brighton Forward Ltd 28a Teville Road , BN11 1UG | - not rated | 430 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cura Academy , 69 Mill Road BN11 5DX | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, 58c Chapel Road , BN11 1BG | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 207 yd | |
| Zeera Bangladeshi Cuisine | 54 Broadwater Road | 263 yd | |
| Lahore Grill | Restaurant, 66 Newland Road | 272 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd | Teville Gate House, 25 Railway Approach | 358 yd | |
| Chapel Road Cafe | 85 Chapel Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Factory Live Ltd | Unit 9a Ivy Arch Road | 117 yd | |
| T.S. Vanguard | 9A Broadwater Road | 241 yd | |
| Toad in the Hole | The Castle Tavern, 1 Newland Road | 257 yd | |
| Worthing Cricket Club | Sports Pavilion, Manor Sports Ground Broadwater Road | 568 yd | |
| New Amsterdam | New Amsterdam, 79 High Street | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams | 34 Broadwater Road | 211 yd | |
| Jade House | Restaurant, 44 Broadwater Road | 239 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 50 Broadwater Road | 253 yd | |
| Papa John's Worthing | 52 Broadwater Road | 257 yd | |
| Broadwater Fryer | 58 Broadwater Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 1 Newland Street | 213 yd | |
| Black Sea | 29 Oxford Road | 488 yd | |
| Lidl | 34 North Street | 627 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 5, Warners Parade South Farm Road | 637 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose High Street | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrew'S Church Of England High School For Boys SACKVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 396 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Manor Sports Ground Georgia Avenue | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Northbrook Fitness Centre (Nuffield Health) BROADWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Worthing High School SOUTH FARM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Lancing College Preparatory School BROADWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Reps Health Studios (Closed) Grafton Place | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Victoria Park Recreation Ground Norfolk Street | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Our Lady Of Sion School GRATWICKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 956 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.