King Edward Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 8DL is located in the Broadwater 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 8DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 8DW, BN14 8BL, BN11 2AB, BN14 8DS, BN14 8BJ, BN14 8DP, BN14 8DR, BN11 2BP, BN14 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 8DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 40.8% | 50% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 35% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 46.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 31% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.1% | 24.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 8.9% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 26.4% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.8% | 81.7% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.5% 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% | 87.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 87.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edward 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-03-17 | £369,887 |
| 192 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-06-02 | £361,886 |
| 212 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-03-02 | £385,556 |
| 202 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-02-26 | £395,964 |
| 190 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2020-05-22 | £342,431 |
BN14 8DL 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 2,846 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 | 65 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesswood Junior School 53 Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | 1out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | 3out of 4 | 809 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 | 2out of 4 | 291 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 | 631 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,249 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 | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,448 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing cafe Ltd | 2, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 362 yd | |
| Costa | Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road | 511 yd | |
| Friends of Worthing Hospital (North) | Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road | 511 yd | |
| The Spice of Life | Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road | 511 yd | |
| East Toast Cafe | 38 Lyndhurst Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexandra | The Alexandra, 28 Lyndhurst Road | 614 yd | |
| The Selden Arms | Selden Arms, 41 Lyndhurst Road | 761 yd | |
| The Factory Live Ltd | Unit 9a Ivy Arch Road | 764 yd | |
| Worthing Bowling Club | Beach House Park Lyndhurst Road | 790 yd | |
| Toad in the Hole | The Castle Tavern, 1 Newland Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillets fish and chips | 7, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 346 yd | |
| China China | 6, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 350 yd | |
| Pasha Kebab House | 5, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 354 yd | |
| Gntrooster | 4, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 357 yd | |
| chenoodles tasty house | 42 Lyndhurst Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 63 Dominion Road | 346 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Newland Street | 823 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose High Street | 874 yd | |
| Lidl | 34 North Street | 929 yd | |
| Co-Op | 60 Ham Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 115 yd |
| St Andrew'S Church Of England High School For Boys SACKVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 428 yd |
| Ocean Fitness DOMINION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Davison Leisure Centre DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE SELBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Davison Church Of England High School For Girls SELBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Downsbrook Primary School DOMINION ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Manor Sports Ground Georgia Avenue | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Splashpoint Leisure Centre BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BAYSIDE APARTMENTS BRIGHTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 yd |
| Aquarena Swimming Complex (Closed) Brighton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.