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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 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 3 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
189
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
93.87(+196%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.09(+340%)
Shoplifting
31.92(+300%)
Public order
29.84(+392%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.59(+126%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,801
73.89%
Other White
1,061
10.05%
Other Asian
365
3.46%
African
169
1.6%
Other
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

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£361
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £340K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£767,500£355
Semi-Detached9£540,000£322
Terraced51£320,000£392
Flats91£190,000£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,000£155,500£255,000
2017£535,000£165,000£479,000£275,000
2018£576,000£178,750£370,000£295,000
2019£575,000£180,000£465,000£290,000
2020£607,500£185,000£387,500£286,500
2021£555,000£247,000£640,000£335,000
2022£540,000£225,000£557,500£335,000
2023£700,000£220,000£415,000£355,000
2024£808,750£192,000£435,000£345,000
2025£632,500£191,500£540,000£312,000
2026£660,000£180,750£652,500£317,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326£296£278
2017£344£312£268£301
2018£325£296£290£322
2019£314£296£310£313
2020£349£315£306£323
2021£348£370£323£348
2022£334£332£422£395
2023£428£356£399£389
2024£377£335£417£377
2025£403£334£355£392
2026£240£332£304£383
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Central

Is Central safe?

Central records about 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Central?

The median sale price in Central is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Central?

Central has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Central?

Central scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Central sits around rank 10,240 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Central?

The average household income in Central is around £45,619 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Central?

Central is represented by 1 elected councillor: Natasha Louise Davie (Green Party).

All postcodes in Central

BN111EG

Chapel Road

BN114AH

Park Crescent

BN113DE

Marine Parade

BN114DU

Clifton Road

BN119ND

Central

BN111LA

Dagmar Street

BN111DG

Chapel Road

BN111BF

Lennox Road

BN111JX

Newland Road

BN113DP

Central

BN113HF

Montague Street

BN113PX

Marine Parade

BN119ZD

Chapel Road

BN111XG

Oxford Road

BN113DJ

Warwick Street

BN998SL

Chapel Road

BN119XD

Central

BN111EW

Chapel Road

BN114EU

Orme Road

BN119DY

Central

BN113DB

Caledonian Place

BN112BB

Park Road

BN113BP

Montague Street

BN147AA

South Farm Road

BN111PP

Richmond Road

BN133WP

Chapel Road

BN111UN

Victoria Road

BN111AJ

Newland Road

BN998WL

Spencer Road

BN111RD

Salisbury Road

BN111SY

Liverpool Road

BN119BG

Central

BN114YZ

Chapel Road

BN114EE

Elizabeth Road

BN114ES

Tarring Road

BN111EY

Chapel Road

BN114BS

Shelley Road

BN131AP

Chapel Road

BN113AY

The Royal Arcade

BN114BH

Gratwicke Road

BN111RQ

Crescent Road

BN114ER

Tarring Road

BN119SJ

Chapel Road

BN119GJ

Central

BN114JG

Wykeham Road

BN111BW

Market Street

BN113PH

Marine Parade

BN147GA

South Farm Road

BN111JP

Station Road

BN996SR

Chapel Road

BN114HD

Tarring Road

BN112FF

Kings Mews

BN111JJ

Stoke Abbott Road

BN111UJ

Cross Street

BN114TB

Howard Street

BN111DR

Upper High Street

BN119FN

Chapel Road

BN119BB

Chapel Road

BN113BD

Bath Place

BN111RY

Liverpool Gardens

BN113DR

Bedford Row

BN119WS

Chapel Road

BN113WJ

Chapel Road

BN111DY

North Street

BN149WW

Chapel Road

BN111UL

Teville Road

BN113DW

Steyne Gardens

BN133NZ

Chapel Road

BN114HG

Tarring Road

BN113QF

Marine Parade

BN993AQ

Chapel Road

BN119TF

Central

BN114JB

Richmond Court

BN113BA

Bath Place

BN119WD

Central

BN113DL

Warwick Street

BN111YJ

Liverpool Gardens

BN111PF

Warwick Gardens

BN111TA

Liverpool Terrace

BN111JH

Christchurch Road

BN119DQ

Chapel Road

BN111RF

Westbrooke

BN112AW

Park Road

BN119GE

Chapel Road

BN114BR

Gratwicke Road

BN113BG

Montague Place

BN113DS

The Steyne

BN119SF

Chapel Road

BN111DS

Sussex Road

BN113QD

Marine Parade

BN119SN

Chapel Road

BN131XP

Chapel Road

BN111TH

Buckingham Road

BN111SD

Liverpool Gardens

BN111LZ

Guildbourne Centre

BN111DB

Gordon Road

BN998WT

Spencer Road

BN111PZ

Ambrose Place

BN998WQ

Chapel Road

BN119YX

Chapel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.