Third Avenue is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 9NZ 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 Third Avenue, Worthing, BN14 9NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 9JE, BN14 9JF, BN14 9NY, BN14 9NX, BN14 9HX, BN14 9JG, BN14 9JQ, BN14 9JA, BN14 9JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN14 9NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49% | 51.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN14 9NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 23.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 56.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) 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 | 45% | 50.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 37.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 9NZ this area, 9.9% 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 | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 16% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 39.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 93.4% | 88.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 92.3% | 88.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Third Avenue was 469.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 593.6% higher than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Third Avenue has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater and the 14th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Third Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-05-04 | £721,256 |
| 2 Third Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2021-05-11 | £606,744 |
| 26 Third Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2020-02-07 | £782,371 |
| 12 Third Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2019-11-11 | £760,235 |
| Moonrakers, 1 Third Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2016-07-19 | £712,308 |
BN14 9NZ 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,217 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 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramber Primary School Bramber Road , BN14 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsbrook Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8GD | 1out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,776 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 | 2,441 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,771 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 | 4,777 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 | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 2,837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Restaurant, The Downlands Hotel, 123 Upper Brighton Road | 334 yd | |
| Picnic Cafe Bistro | 2 Downlands Parade | 372 yd | |
| Hillbarn Golf Clubhouse | Hill Barn House Hill Barn Lane | 539 yd | |
| Aramark@ Worthing College | Worthing College, 1 Sanditon Way | 801 yd | |
| Muldoons | 2 Cricketers Parade | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Freemasons Hall Co. | Worthing Freemasons Hall, The Charmandean Centre Forest Road | 345 yd | |
| TMG Social Club | Tmg Social Club Sompting Road | 609 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Cricketers Inn, 66 Broadwater Street West | 825 yd | |
| The Broadwater | The Broadwater, 4 Broadwater Street West | 894 yd | |
| Ye olde house at home | 77 Broadwater Street East | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental House | 10 Downlands Parade | 372 yd | |
| Worthing United Football Club | The Robert Albon Memorial Ground Lyons Way | 388 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 76A Broadwater Street West | 812 yd | |
| Graze by the Green | 70 Broadwater Street West | 819 yd | |
| Subway | 6B Cricketers Parade | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury Supermarket, Lyons Farm Retail Park Lyons Way | 449 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Food | 12 Cricketers Parade | 821 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Broadwater Street West | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Albon Memorial Ground THE ROBERT ALBON MEMORIAL GROUND THE ROBERT ALBON MEMORIAL GROUND LYONS WAY | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Rotary Park Recreation Ground First Avenue | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Hillbarn Recreation Ground Hill Barn Lane | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Hillbarn Golf Course HILL BARN LANE | golf | 772 yd |
| Worthing College Fitness Centre SANDITON WAY | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Broadwater Green Ardsheal Road | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Broadwater Primary School Rectory Gardens | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Lancing College Preparatory School BROADWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 146.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.