Shirley Drive is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 9AY is located in the Offington 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 Shirley Drive, Worthing, BN14 9AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 9AU, BN14 9PP, BN14 9PW, BN14 9AX, BN14 9AT, BN14 9PJ, BN14 9AZ, BN14 9PN, BN14 9PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 9AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.5% | 34.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 44.6% | 49.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 34% | -8.9% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 9AY this area, 8.8% 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 | 14.7% | 8.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 16.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 24.9% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 35.3% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 90.4% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 93.7% | 95.5% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 95.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley Drive was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Offington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shirley Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Offington and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 347 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Shirley Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-03-31 | £514,132 |
| 42 Shirley Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2013-03-28 | £724,371 |
| 40 Shirley Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2010-12-02 | £573,376 |
| 37 Shirley Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2010-06-25 | £656,586 |
| 43 Shirley Drive, Worthing, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2007-08-31 | £668,586 |
BN14 9AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Infant School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 2out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,355 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 | 2,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Styles Middle School White Styles Road , Sompting BN15 0BU | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Middle School Irene Avenue , BN15 9NZ | - not rated | 4,751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Community 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 | 595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 3,584 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 | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark House 190 Sompting Road , BN14 9EY | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Sussex Theatre Studios 27 Langton Road , BN14 7BY | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Strides Learning Support Centre 66 Livesay Crescent , Broadwater BN14 8AT | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki's Cafe | 137 Rectory Road | 485 yd | |
| Asian Village | 1 Littlehampton Road | 503 yd | |
| Aramark@ Worthing College | Worthing College, 1 Sanditon Way | 597 yd | |
| Zach's Cafe | Offington Park Methodist Church South Farm Road | 693 yd | |
| Sutton Court Nursing Home | Stone Lane Care Home, 56 Stone Lane | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offington Park Club | Offington Park Club Hall Avenue | 238 yd | |
| Thomas A Becket Hotel | Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road | 454 yd | |
| The Fox & Finch | The Fox And Finch Alehouse, 8 Littlehampton Road | 466 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Force Association, 74 Ashacre Lane | 792 yd | |
| The John Selden | The John Selden Half Moon Lane | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Eat | 135 Rectory Road | 487 yd | |
| Selden Fish Bar | 3 Selden Parade | 874 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 76A Broadwater Street West | 969 yd | |
| Graze by the Green | 70 Broadwater Street West | 989 yd | |
| Subway | 6B Cricketers Parade | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 4 Half Moon Lane Parade | 829 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 69 Rectory Road | 840 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Food | 12 Cricketers Parade | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing College Fitness Centre SANDITON WAY | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Hillbarn Recreation Ground Hill Barn Lane | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Rotary Park Recreation Ground First Avenue | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Broadwater Green Ardsheal Road | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Hillbarn Golf Course HILL BARN LANE | golf | 888 yd |
| Broadwater Primary School Rectory Gardens | grass pitches | 970 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 | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.