Offington Lane is in Worthing and in Worthing district. BN14 9RP 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 Offington Lane, Worthing, BN14 9RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN14 9RR, BN14 9RW, BN14 9PU, BN14 9RA, BN14 9RB, BN14 9BE, BN13 2RU, BN13 2AJ, BN14 9RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN14 9RP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.3% | 49.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 20.7% | 17.9% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 61.3% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 38% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 93.7% | 92.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 94.5% | 91% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 91.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Offington Lane was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Offington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Offington Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Offington and the 48th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Worthing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Offington Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-06-14 | £646,988 |
| 94 Offington Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-09-30 | £816,424 |
| 88 Offington Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2019-07-17 | £632,732 |
| 96 Offington Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2019-07-15 | £274,332 |
| 94 Offington Lane, Worthing, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-02-08 | £672,607 |
BN14 9RP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN14 9RP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundstone Nursery School Upper Boundstone Lane , BN15 9QX | 4out of 4 | 4,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington Infant School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington Junior School Salvington Road , BN13 2JD | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School Glebeside Avenue , BN14 7PR | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School Pelham Road , BN13 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale School, Worthing Vale Avenue , BN14 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worthing High School South Farm Road , BN14 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Worthing 65a Broadwater Road , BN14 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Sackville Road , BN14 8BG | 2out of 4 | 2,744 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 | 3,611 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 | 3,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing Broadwater Road , BN14 8HU | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reflections Small School Tudor Court , 52 Richmond Road BN11 1PS | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Sion School Gratwicke Road , Worthing BN11 4BL | - not rated | 3,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing Golf Club | Worthing Golf Club Links Road | 691 yd | |
| Aramark@ Worthing College | Worthing College, 1 Sanditon Way | 711 yd | |
| Sutton Court Nursing Home | Stone Lane Care Home, 56 Stone Lane | 856 yd | |
| Asian Village | 1 Littlehampton Road | 891 yd | |
| Nikki's Cafe | 137 Rectory Road | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offington Park Club | Offington Park Club Hall Avenue | 374 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Royal Air Force Association, 74 Ashacre Lane | 601 yd | |
| The John Selden | The John Selden Half Moon Lane | 624 yd | |
| The Fox & Finch | The Fox And Finch Alehouse, 8 Littlehampton Road | 844 yd | |
| Thomas A Becket Hotel | Thomas A Becket, 146 Rectory Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selden Fish Bar | 3 Selden Parade | 641 yd | |
| Quick Eat | 135 Rectory Road | 902 yd | |
| New Sunflower | Shop, 71 Salvington Road | 1,076 yd | |
| Hot Spot | Shop, 75 Salvington Road | 1,089 yd | |
| Oz's Charcoal Grill | Cafe, 77 Salvington Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 4 Half Moon Lane Parade | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing Golf Club LINKS ROAD | golf | 660 yd |
| Worthing College Fitness Centre SANDITON WAY | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Hillbarn Golf Course HILL BARN LANE | golf | 820 yd |
| Hillbarn Recreation Ground Hill Barn Lane | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Durrington Recreation Ground Cuckfield Crescent | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Rotary Park Recreation Ground First Avenue | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.