Hill Barn Lane is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 9QB 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 Hill Barn Lane, Worthing, BN14 9QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 9HY, BN14 9BL, BN14 9HU, BN14 9QH, BN14 9BJ, BN14 9PE, BN14 9QJ, BN14 9FD, BN14 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN14 9QB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 9QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 21.4% | 31.5% | 10.1% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 57.3% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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 | 55.1% | 57.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 9QB 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 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 13.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 23% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 37.2% | -3.2% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 91.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 91.4% | 90.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 90.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Barn Lane was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Broadwater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hill Barn Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Broadwater and the 44th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hill Barn Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2024-06-24 | £485,160 |
| 2 Hill Barn Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-10-19 | £337,283 |
| 21 Hill Barn Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-09-28 | £354,798 |
| 10 Hill Barn Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-06-01 | £432,140 |
| 7 Hill Barn Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-12-04 | £445,713 |
BN14 9QB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
BN14 9QB 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 3,882 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 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramber Primary School Bramber Road , BN14 8QB | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whytemead Primary School Dominion Road , BN14 8LH | 2out of 4 | 1,625 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 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road , BN11 2JX | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,070 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 | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sompting Abbotts School Church Lane , Sompting BN15 0AZ | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Educate U Unit 2, , 58c Chapel Road BN12 6JT | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark@ Worthing College | Worthing College, 1 Sanditon Way | 278 yd | |
| Hillbarn Golf Clubhouse | Hill Barn House Hill Barn Lane | 469 yd | |
| Zach's Cafe | Offington Park Methodist Church South Farm Road | 615 yd | |
| Muldoons | 2 Cricketers Parade | 722 yd | |
| Starbucks | 47 - 49 Broadwater Street West | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Freemasons Hall Co. | Worthing Freemasons Hall, The Charmandean Centre Forest Road | 511 yd | |
| Offington Park Club | Offington Park Club Hall Avenue | 636 yd | |
| The Cricketers | Cricketers Inn, 66 Broadwater Street West | 674 yd | |
| The Broadwater | The Broadwater, 4 Broadwater Street West | 841 yd | |
| Thomas A Becket Hotel | Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 76A Broadwater Street West | 638 yd | |
| Graze by the Green | 70 Broadwater Street West | 658 yd | |
| Subway | 6B Cricketers Parade | 722 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Cricketers Parade | 722 yd | |
| Brio Express | 6 Broadwater Street West | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Food | 12 Cricketers Parade | 722 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 2 Broadwater Street West | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Park Recreation Ground First Avenue | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| Worthing College Fitness Centre SANDITON WAY | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Hillbarn Recreation Ground Hill Barn Lane | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Hillbarn Golf Course HILL BARN LANE | golf | 543 yd |
| Broadwater Green Ardsheal Road | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Broadwater Primary School Rectory Gardens | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Lancing College Preparatory School BROADWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW THOMAS A BECKET SCHOOL BUNGALOW GLEBESIDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 232 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.