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About

Central ward encompasses Worthing's town centre and immediate coastal strip. The area is defined by its mix of retail, residential, and administrative functions, with the main shopping streets and the town hall located here. The seafront, lined with a promenade, is a central feature, providing direct access to the beach and the English Channel. Architecture varies from Victorian and Edwardian buildings to more modern developments.

A notable structure is the 1930s Art Deco pier, a focal point extending into the sea. The ward contains several public gardens and the main library. Residential properties range from terraced houses to apartment blocks, with higher density closer to the core. It functions as the primary commercial and civic hub for the wider town.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £45,619 per year. There are 4 schools in Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 10,557 people, with a population density of about 7,014.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
10,557
Population density
7,014.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.41(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.65(+311%)
Shoplifting
37.7(+370%)
Public order
25.76(+322%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.68(+128%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,801
73.89%
Other White
1,061
10.05%
Other Asian
365
3.46%
Other
169
1.6%
African
169
1.6%
Total population: 10,557

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,190
35.49%
No qualifications
1,589
17.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,425
15.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,185
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
915
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 8,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,215
40.49%
Owns outright
1,246
22.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,096
20.04%
Other social rented
602
11.01%
Social rents from council
144
2.63%
Total households: 5,470

Property prices in Central

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£875,000
Flats91£203,000
Semi-Detached4£488,750
Terraced49£305,000

10 years median price trend in Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

All postcodes in Central

BN113DT

The Steyne

BN114AA

Richmond Road

BN114EF

Elizabeth Road

BN133NZ

Chapel Road

BN111LY

Chatsworth Road

BN113HW

Central

BN113QZ

Marine Parade

BN119EL

Chapel Road

BN119EX

Chapel Road

BN119FE

Chapel Road

BN119FX

Central

BN119FY

Chapel Road

BN119HA

Chapel Road

BN119HX

Chapel Road

BN119JA

Chapel Road

BN119JE

Chapel Road

BN119LT

Central

BN119QS

Chapel Road

BN119RG

Central

BN119SA

Chapel Road

BN119SD

Chapel Road

BN119SL

Chapel Road

BN119SQ

Chapel Road

BN119SR

Chapel Road

BN119TF

Central

BN119TW

Chapel Road

BN119UH

Chapel Road

BN119UZ

Central

BN119WB

Central

BN119WD

Central

BN119WE

Chapel Road

BN119WF

Chapel Road

BN119WG

Chapel Road

BN119WP

Chapel Road

BN119YU

Chapel Road

BN119YX

Chapel Road

BN119ZA

Chapel Road

BN119ZY

Chapel Road

BN119ZZ

Central

BN111JF

Central

BN111JG

Christchurch Road

BN113HG

Montague Street

BN114DT

Clifton Road

BN114FB

Central

BN114HG

Tarring Road

BN998WT

Spencer Road

BN111ER

North Street

BN111AJ

Newland Road

BN111DS

Sussex Road

BN111DU

North Street

BN111YH

Alexander Terrace

BN112DA

Providence Terrace

BN119EG

Chapel Road

BN998WJ

Spencer Road

BN998JY

Chapel Road

BN998WU

Chapel Road

BN998RY

Chapel Road

BN111AQ

High Street

BN111BG

Chapel Road

BN111DE

Ashdown Road

BN111DH

Little High Street

BN111EA

Markwick Mews

BN111HY

Wenban Road

BN111JR

Newland Road

BN111RD

Salisbury Road

BN111XG

Oxford Road

BN112AS

Park Road

BN111JX

Newland Road

BN111QD

Humphrys Road

BN111XA

Victoria Road

BN111XL

Victoria Road

BN113AP

South Street

BN113HA

Montague Street

BN113PH

Marine Parade

BN114BP

Tennyson Road

BN114TB

Howard Street

BN998AG

Chapel Road

BN111DJ

High Street

BN114EW

Howard Street

BN111AL

Central

BN112BG

Merton Road

BN113AE

South Street

BN114AP

The Mews

BN114DQ

Coach House Mews

BN112FN

Saw Mill Place

BN113ET

Warwick Road

BN113EZ

Bedford Row

BN114ER

Tarring Road

BN113EH

Brighton Road

BN111TA

Liverpool Terrace

BN113BT

New Street

BN113EF

Brighton Road

BN114BB

Norfolk Street

BN114BH

Gratwicke Road

BN111JY

Station Road

BN111XS

Victoria Road

BN112BY

Park Road

BN114BR

Gratwicke Road

BN114BZ

Gratwicke Road

BN119AR

Chapel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.