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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. 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
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

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,281 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
Semi-Detached7£415,000
Terraced52£302,000
Detached2£632,500
Flats90£184,000

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

BN114BN

Gratwicke Road

BN119GY

Chapel Road

BN111LG

Union Place

BN111PE

Warwick Gardens

BN114JF

Wykeham Road

BN111UP

Cross Street

BN119RG

Central

BN111UD

Teville Road

BN119SB

Chapel Road

BN119YD

Central

BN111JB

Abbotts Close

BN998WN

Chapel Road

BN114BB

Norfolk Street

BN113FU

Central

BN114BD

Cobden Road

BN119DA

Chapel Road

BN114FE

Tennyson Road

BN119XJ

Central

BN114EN

Howard Street

BN119WA

Central

BN112AS

Park Road

BN111TQ

Liverpool Terrace

BN111QG

Portland Road

BN998SP

Spencer Road

BN111XQ

Oxford Road

BN119AY

Chapel Road

BN119TU

Central

BN119WY

Central

BN111TJ

Chandos Road

BN111YH

Alexander Terrace

BN111RL

Crescent Road

BN119NJ

Central

BN114HB

Tarring Road

BN113DF

Warwick Street

BN111BJ

Chapel Road

BN111HE

Stoke Abbott Road

BN114BP

Tennyson Road

BN111TP

Shelley Road

BN111JA

Christchurch Road

BN113DQ

Warwick Street

BN111DP

Tower Road

BN111DJ

High Street

BN113EU

Warwick Place

BN112HR

Lyndhurst Road

BN112DH

Homefield Road

BN119SQ

Chapel Road

BN111BY

Chapel Road

BN111PS

Richmond Road

BN114FP

Central

BN111JD

Christchurch Road

BN113FE

Marine Parade

BN119AQ

Chapel Road

BN114DW

Clifton Road

BN111QZ

Portland Road

BN111QD

Humphrys Road

BN119DF

Chapel Road

BN119SL

Chapel Road

BN114EJ

The Linkway

BN119HX

Chapel Road

BN147AB

South Farm Road

BN111JY

Station Road

BN119XH

Central

BN998WH

Spencer Road

BN113FJ

Marine Parade

BN998AZ

Chapel Road

BN111UE

Stanhope Road

BN113EL

Brighton Road

BN998RU

Chapel Road

BN119LT

Central

BN111AS

School Yard

BN114BU

Tennyson Road

BN114BQ

Shelley Road

BN119QT

Central

BN114DT

Clifton Road

BN111QP

Grafton Road

BN113BY

Surrey Street

BN111SU

Liverpool Road

BN111QN

Portland Road

BN148NE

Chapel Road

BN113DT

The Steyne

BN119TL

Central

BN119NQ

Chapel Road

BN119HA

Chapel Road

BN113DU

The Steyne

BN115ST

Chapel Road

BN113EN

York Road

BN119UW

Central

BN111JF

Central

BN111DX

North Street

BN111PN

Richmond Road

BN112BG

Merton Road

BN119SE

Chapel Road

BN111XE

Victoria Road

BN113DH

Warwick Street

BN119QS

Chapel Road

BN119AL

Chapel Road

BN114EF

Elizabeth Road

BN113FF

Augusta Place

BN119DX

Chapel Road

BN111AW

Crescent Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.