Goldsmith Road is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 8ER 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 Goldsmith Road, Worthing, BN14 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 8ES, BN14 8EL, BN14 8EJ, BN14 8ET, BN14 8EN, BN14 8EU, BN14 8EW, BN14 8HG, BN14 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 8ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.1% | 33% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 50.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 53.1% | 45.8% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 37.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 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 | 20.1% | 10.7% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.5% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 21.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 35.1% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 89.7% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 91.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 91.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 7.6% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldsmith Road was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goldsmith Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater and the 139th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Goldsmith Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-28 | £384,049 |
| 36 Goldsmith Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-11-14 | £494,211 |
| 72 Goldsmith Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-09-27 | £400,426 |
| 34 Goldsmith Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2024-04-30 | £424,786 |
| 54 Goldsmith Road, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-07 | £332,305 |
BN14 8ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | 1out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesswood Junior School 53 Chesswood Road , BN11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 3,017 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 | 4,927 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 | 544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 1,543 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Cafe | Broadwater Baptist Church Dominion Road | 408 yd | |
| Worthing cafe Ltd | 2, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 439 yd | |
| Zeera Bangladeshi Cuisine | 54 Broadwater Road | 546 yd | |
| Farmhouse Grill | 32 Broadwater Road | 575 yd | |
| Lahore Grill | Restaurant, 66 Newland Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Cricket Club | Sports Pavilion, Manor Sports Ground Broadwater Road | 427 yd | |
| Broadwater Working Mens Con. Club | Broadwater Working Mens Club, 44 Broadwater Street East | 539 yd | |
| Ye olde house at home | 77 Broadwater Street East | 598 yd | |
| T.S. Vanguard | 9A Broadwater Road | 678 yd | |
| The Factory Live Ltd | Unit 9a Ivy Arch Road | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gntrooster | 4, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 446 yd | |
| Pasha Kebab House | 5, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 450 yd | |
| China China | 6, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 451 yd | |
| Fillets fish and chips | 7, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 452 yd | |
| Beaumont Fish & Chips | 54 Broadwater Street East | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 63 Dominion Road | 502 yd | |
| Morrisons | 1 Newland Street | 793 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Broadwater Street West | 821 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Food | 12 Cricketers Parade | 962 yd | |
| Black Sea | 29 Oxford Road | 1,056 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 | 199 yd |
| Manor Sports Ground Georgia Avenue | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Downsbrook Primary School DOMINION ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Chesswood Junior School CHESSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Ocean Fitness DOMINION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Lancing College Preparatory School BROADWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Homefield Park Newland Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Northbrook Fitness Centre (Nuffield Health) BROADWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Davison Church Of England High School For Girls SELBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Davison Leisure Centre DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE DAVISON LEISURE CENTRE SELBORNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.