Downlands Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 9HE 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 Downlands Avenue, Worthing, BN14 9HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 9HF, BN14 9DX, BN14 9EA, BN14 9HB, BN14 9HD, BN14 9HA, BN14 9JA, BN14 9JB, BN14 9DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN14 9HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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% | 31.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 50.2% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 55.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32.2% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.2% | 14.6% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 10.1% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 19.8% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 25.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 95.6% | 96.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 95% | 95.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downlands Avenue was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Downlands Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater and the 57th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Downlands Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2024-09-11 | £382,407 |
| 63 Downlands Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2021-09-30 | £354,757 |
| 79 Downlands Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-09-27 | £415,813 |
| 68 Downlands Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-08-23 | £450,864 |
| 79 Downlands Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2019-04-18 | £318,183 |
BN14 9HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Rectory Gardens , BN14 7TQ | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramber Primary School Bramber Road , BN14 8QB | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | 1out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery Sackville Road , BN14 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,485 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 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,800 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 | 4,811 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 | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 2,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Cafe Bistro | 2 Downlands Parade | 227 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Restaurant, The Downlands Hotel, 123 Upper Brighton Road | 269 yd | |
| Muldoons | 2 Cricketers Parade | 574 yd | |
| Starbucks | 47 - 49 Broadwater Street West | 630 yd | |
| Giorgio Ristorante | 43 Broadwater Street West | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMG Social Club | Tmg Social Club Sompting Road | 221 yd | |
| Worthing Freemasons Hall Co. | Worthing Freemasons Hall, The Charmandean Centre Forest Road | 344 yd | |
| Ye olde house at home | 77 Broadwater Street East | 587 yd | |
| The Broadwater | The Broadwater, 4 Broadwater Street West | 601 yd | |
| Broadwater Working Mens Con. Club | Broadwater Working Mens Club, 44 Broadwater Street East | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental House | 10 Downlands Parade | 227 yd | |
| Smokeys Kitchen Ltd. | 111 Broadwater Street East | 572 yd | |
| Subway | 6B Cricketers Parade | 574 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Cricketers Parade | 574 yd | |
| Worthing United Football Club | The Robert Albon Memorial Ground Lyons Way | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury Supermarket, Lyons Farm Retail Park Lyons Way | 363 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Food | 12 Cricketers Parade | 574 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Broadwater Street West | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Albon Memorial Ground THE ROBERT ALBON MEMORIAL GROUND THE ROBERT ALBON MEMORIAL GROUND LYONS WAY | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Rotary Park Recreation Ground First Avenue | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Lancing College Preparatory School BROADWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Broadwater Green Ardsheal Road | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Downsbrook Primary School DOMINION ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Broadwater Primary School Rectory Gardens | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Hillbarn Recreation Ground Hill Barn Lane | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Manor Sports Ground Georgia Avenue | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Northbrook Fitness Centre (Nuffield Health) BROADWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| Worthing College Fitness Centre SANDITON WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.