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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

BN111DX

North Street

BN111EW

Chapel Road

BN111UG

Teville Road

BN114DS

Victoria Park Gardens

BN119AD

Chapel Road

BN111HR

Chapel Road

BN111NZ

High Street

BN111XR

Cambridge Road

BN113AX

Montague Street

BN113BL

Prospect Place

BN113DB

Caledonian Place

BN113DW

Steyne Gardens

BN111AH

Union Place

BN111DD

Lennox Road

BN111DR

Upper High Street

BN111HJ

Stoke Abbott Road

BN111PG

Elm Road

BN111PS

Richmond Road

BN111SX

Liverpool Road

BN111XB

Victoria Road

BN113PN

Marine Parade

BN113QD

Marine Parade

BN147AA

South Farm Road

BN112FJ

Brighton Road

BN113PT

Marine Parade

BN114AF

Richmond Road

BN114AU

St Matthews Road

BN111LD

Chatsworth Road

BN111NB

Parkside

BN111XN

Shelley Road

BN113AR

South Street

BN113LU

Western Place

BN114EN

Howard Street

BN114JA

Wykeham Road

BN119BB

Chapel Road

BN148NE

Chapel Road

BN111HN

Winton Place

BN112EJ

Brighton Road

BN113DQ

Warwick Street

BN131XB

Chapel Road

BN998WL

Spencer Road

BN111DN

High Street

BN111DP

Tower Road

BN111HS

Richmond Road

BN111HU

Chapel Road

BN111QZ

Portland Road

BN111UQ

Teville Place

BN113DR

Bedford Row

BN113FT

South Street

BN111NF

Charlecote Road

BN115ST

Chapel Road

BN119DQ

Chapel Road

BN111JQ

Christchurch Road

BN111LL

High Street

BN111QP

Grafton Road

BN113DL

Warwick Street

BN113EA

Brighton Road

BN113HF

Montague Street

BN111BE

Chapel Road

BN113BA

Bath Place

BN111BY

Chapel Road

BN111DW

Chapel Road

BN111EE

Chapel Road

BN111HD

Wykeham Road

BN111PY

Ambrose Place

BN111RB

Salisbury Road

BN114EX

Orme Road

BN111EY

Chapel Road

BN113BU

West Buildings

BN113FS

Western Place

BN111NG

High Street

BN111UP

Cross Street

BN113PR

Marine Parade

BN111BW

Market Street

BN111SD

Liverpool Gardens

BN113FJ

Marine Parade

BN111BU

Chapel Road

BN111HW

Chapel Road

BN111QH

Portland Square

BN114AE

Richmond Road

BN114DY

Clifton Road

BN111AN

Crescent Road

BN111BF

Lennox Road

BN111JA

Christchurch Road

BN112BS

Park Road

BN112FF

Kings Mews

BN113EL

Brighton Road

BN113FE

Marine Parade

BN998SL

Chapel Road

BN111DG

Chapel Road

BN111LG

High Street

BN111PE

Warwick Gardens

BN111TF

Liverpool Gardens

BN111TL

Graham Road

BN111TR

Shelley Road

BN119BG

Central

BN111RY

Liverpool Gardens

BN114AS

Shakespeare Road

BN114EJ

The Linkway

BN113DE

Marine Parade

Data Sources

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