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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

BN111LX

Charlecote Road

BN111TJ

Chandos Road

BN111TQ

Liverpool Terrace

BN114ES

Tarring Road

BN119DU

Chapel Road

BN111HX

Hertford Road

BN111UE

Stanhope Road

BN111XJ

Oxford Road

BN111XX

Victoria Road

BN114HB

Tarring Road

BN998WQ

Chapel Road

BN998WN

Chapel Road

BN111XT

Victoria Road

BN111BN

Chapel Road

BN111PP

Richmond Road

BN111QY

Grafton Road

BN111RL

Crescent Road

BN112FG

Beach Parade

BN113BX

Montague Street

BN119DX

Chapel Road

BN998RW

Spencer Road

BN111EX

Chapel Road

BN111PB

Wyke Avenue

BN113AY

The Royal Arcade

BN114BF

Shelley Road

BN114BQ

Shelley Road

BN114EU

Orme Road

BN149WW

Chapel Road

BN113EE

Brighton Road

BN114BW

Gratwicke Road

BN114JB

Richmond Court

BN119EA

Central

BN998RX

Spencer Road

BN111AW

Crescent Road

BN111DA

Lennox Road

BN111DL

Upper High Street

BN111QA

Portland Road

BN113AL

Arcade Buildings

BN114DZ

Clifton Gardens

BN114JF

Wykeham Road

BN119AT

Chapel Road

BN119BY

Central

BN111DZ

High Street

BN111HA

Chapel Road

BN111JD

Christchurch Road

BN111PD

Ash Grove

BN111UT

Oxford Road

BN112DH

Homefield Road

BN113AW

South Street

BN113BY

Surrey Street

BN113DN

Marine Place

BN113FU

Central

BN114EP

Tarring Road

BN111GY

Chapel Road

BN111QE

Portland Road

BN113BW

Montague Street

BN113EG

The Broadway

BN113EP

Alfred Place

BN114AR

Shakespeare Road

BN114ED

Victoria Park Gardens

BN147AB

South Farm Road

BN111BJ

Chapel Road

BN111JU

Newland Street

BN111TP

Shelley Road

BN111TU

Shelley Road

BN111XQ

Oxford Road

BN113EB

Brighton Road

BN113GB

Clarendon Mews

BN113HB

Montague Street

BN114BS

Shelley Road

BN131WW

Central

BN111NY

Ann Street

BN113BE

Montague Street

BN113DU

The Steyne

BN111QF

Grosvenor Road

BN111JP

Station Road

BN113BS

West Buildings

BN113HH

Montague Street

BN114GA

Amelia Road

BN131AP

Chapel Road

BN111AY

Chapel Road

BN111QR

Central

BN114JG

Wykeham Road

BN998WG

Spencer Road

BN113HE

Montague Street

BN113PX

Marine Parade

BN993AQ

Chapel Road

BN111DB

Gordon Road

BN111HF

Stoke Abbott Road

BN111RF

Westbrooke

BN111UX

Teville Road

BN114BU

Tennyson Road

BN119DJ

Chapel Road

BN111LB

Newland Road

BN111TT

Shelley Road

BN111XH

Victoria Road

BN113AJ

Marine Place

BN113BP

Montague Street

BN113PZ

Augusta Place

BN114JD

Wykeham Road

Data Sources

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