King Edward Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 8DW 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 8DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 8DL, BN14 8BL, BN14 8DP, BN14 8BJ, BN14 8DR, BN14 8DS, BN11 2AB, BN14 8BP, BN14 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 8DW 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 8DW, 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 -52.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-03-28 | £515,751 |
| 201 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-09-22 | £408,048 |
| 167 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-02-28 | £454,848 |
| 149 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2022-10-20 | £449,077 |
| 201 King Edward Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-02-12 | £411,181 |
BN14 8DW 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 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefield Primary School and SSC 53 Chesswood Road , West Sussex BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | - not rated | 173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Infant School Lyndhurst Road , BN11 2DG | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | 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 | 148 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornberry Middle School Freshbrook Road , BN15 8DL | - not rated | 3,812 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 | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing College 1 Sanditon Way , BN14 9FD | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 5,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strides Learning Support Centre 66 Livesay Crescent , Broadwater BN14 8AT | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cura Academy , 69 Mill Road BN11 5DX | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Education Trust Easting Close , BN14 8HQ | - not rated | 821 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre 52 - 54 Windsor Road , Worthing BN11 2LY | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Theatre Studios 27 Langton Road , BN14 7BY | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 329 yd | |
| Costa | Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road | 547 yd | |
| Friends of Worthing Hospital (North) | Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road | 547 yd | |
| The Spice of Life | Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road | 547 yd | |
| Lahore Grill | Restaurant, 66 Newland Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexandra | The Alexandra, 28 Lyndhurst Road | 652 yd | |
| The Factory Live Ltd | Unit 9a Ivy Arch Road | 769 yd | |
| The Selden Arms | Selden Arms, 41 Lyndhurst Road | 792 yd | |
| Worthing Bowling Club | Beach House Park Lyndhurst Road | 826 yd | |
| Toad in the Hole | The Castle Tavern, 1 Newland Road | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillets fish and chips | 7, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 315 yd | |
| China China | 6, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 319 yd | |
| Pasha Kebab House | 5, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 322 yd | |
| Gntrooster | 4, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 325 yd | |
| chenoodles tasty house | 42 Lyndhurst Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 63 Dominion Road | 319 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Newland Street | 832 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose High Street | 904 yd | |
| Lidl | 34 North Street | 954 yd | |
| Co-Op | 60 Ham Road | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 150 yd |
| St Andrew'S Church Of England High School For Boys SACKVILLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Ocean Fitness DOMINION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Davison Leisure Centre DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE SELBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Davison Church Of England High School For Girls SELBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Downsbrook Primary School DOMINION ROAD | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Manor Sports Ground Georgia Avenue | grass pitches | 847 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 | 152 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.