Southways Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 8QA 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 Southways Avenue, Worthing, BN14 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 8PZ, BN14 8PY, BN14 8QE, BN14 8QB, BN14 8PU, BN14 8QF, BN14 8PT, BN14 8QJ, BN14 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN14 8QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.6% | 54.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 42.4% | 45.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 38.6% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 35.5% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 16.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 46.5% | 48.5% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 33% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15.6% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.8% | 17.5% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 14.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 20.7% | 6.6% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24.9% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 91% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 96.7% | 91.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southways Avenue was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Southways Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater and the 28th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Southways Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-11-29 | £572,130 |
| 5 Southways Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-04-18 | £401,646 |
| 18 Southways Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £379,000 | 2022-10-10 | £377,493 |
| 16 Southways Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2021-08-17 | £502,706 |
| 20 Southways Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2019-08-20 | £337,175 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramber Primary School Bramber Road , BN14 8QB | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | 1out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,287 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 | 1,708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QZ | 2out of 4 | 2,604 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 | 5,348 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 | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seadown School Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road , BN11 2BE | - not rated | 2,408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Cafe Bistro | 2 Downlands Parade | 480 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Restaurant, The Downlands Hotel, 123 Upper Brighton Road | 520 yd | |
| Wave Cafe | Broadwater Baptist Church Dominion Road | 640 yd | |
| Alishaan Indian Restaurant | Alishaan Indian Restaurant West Street | 774 yd | |
| Worthing cafe Ltd | 2, Dominion Buildings Dominion Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMG Social Club | Tmg Social Club Sompting Road | 399 yd | |
| The Gardeners | Gardeners Arms West Street | 672 yd | |
| Broadwater Working Mens Con. Club | Broadwater Working Mens Club, 44 Broadwater Street East | 771 yd | |
| Ye olde house at home | 77 Broadwater Street East | 816 yd | |
| Worthing Freemasons Hall Co. | Worthing Freemasons Hall, The Charmandean Centre Forest Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental House | 10 Downlands Parade | 480 yd | |
| Smokeys Kitchen Ltd. | 111 Broadwater Street East | 716 yd | |
| Worthing United Football Club | The Robert Albon Memorial Ground Lyons Way | 731 yd | |
| Beaumont Fish & Chips | 54 Broadwater Street East | 748 yd | |
| The Piggery | 2 Broadwater Street East | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury Supermarket, Lyons Farm Retail Park Lyons Way | 428 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Broadwater Street West | 1,002 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Food | 12 Cricketers Parade | 1,035 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 63 Dominion Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downsbrook Primary School DOMINION ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Robert Albon Memorial Ground THE ROBERT ALBON MEMORIAL GROUND THE ROBERT ALBON MEMORIAL GROUND LYONS WAY | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Lancing College Preparatory School BROADWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Ocean Fitness DOMINION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 87.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.