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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

BN119DB

Chapel Road

BN114AA

Richmond Road

BN119FL

Chapel Road

BN111NB

Parkside

BN119RA

Central

BN111DU

North Street

BN113HA

Montague Street

BN998WJ

Spencer Road

BN114EA

Clifton Road

BN112AN

Park Road

BN111BG

Chapel Road

BN119FJ

Chapel Road

BN111NY

Ann Street

BN113EA

Brighton Road

BN113ET

Warwick Road

BN113FS

Western Place

BN111HN

Winton Place

BN111RN

Crescent Road

BN113HB

Montague Street

BN119RB

Central

BN119FT

Central

BN111XL

Victoria Road

BN111RG

Crescent Road

BN119AT

Chapel Road

BN111DH

Little High Street

BN119WR

Chapel Road

BN993AR

Central

BN998RW

Spencer Road

BN113BT

New Street

BN114DZ

Clifton Gardens

BN114AD

Treveor Close

BN111NZ

High Street

BN111JU

Newland Street

BN119JE

Chapel Road

BN119JD

Central

BN998RX

Spencer Road

BN112FJ

Brighton Road

BN131XA

Chapel Road

BN111ER

North Street

BN111XS

Victoria Road

BN112FN

Saw Mill Place

BN111EE

Chapel Road

BN111AR

Grafton Place

BN119LS

Central

BN113QE

Marine Parade

BN119NT

Central

BN113EZ

Bedford Row

BN112FG

Beach Parade

BN111NX

Ann Street

BN111AY

Chapel Road

BN111TF

Liverpool Gardens

BN119HN

Chapel Road

BN114FB

Central

BN113DZ

Steyne Gardens

BN119ZZ

Central

BN113PN

Marine Parade

BN111HP

Chapel Road

BN113DN

Marine Place

BN111PW

Richmond Road

BN113BZ

Montague Street

BN111QR

Central

BN114FG

Orme Road

BN111AL

Central

BN113BX

Montague Street

BN111DZ

High Street

BN111HW

Chapel Road

BN119UZ

Central

BN111AF

Chapel Road

BN111PD

Ash Grove

BN114JD

Wykeham Road

BN119JA

Chapel Road

BN111SX

Liverpool Road

BN113EG

The Broadway

BN113AA

South Street

BN998SQ

Chapel Road

BN113HH

Montague Street

BN111JT

Newland Road

BN114JA

Wykeham Road

BN111LL

High Street

BN111NU

High Street

BN113PY

Augusta Place

BN996GX

Chapel Road

BN114AE

Richmond Road

BN112DA

Providence Terrace

BN111NF

Charlecote Road

BN113PU

Marine Parade

BN112BY

Park Road

BN111AA

Chapel Road

BN111TU

Shelley Road

BN998SN

Spencer Road

BN131XB

Chapel Road

BN111DA

Lennox Road

BN119XT

Central

BN111HJ

Stoke Abbott Road

BN119YL

Chapel Road

BN119TW

Chapel Road

BN119YU

Chapel Road

BN111DD

Lennox Road

BN119HJ

Chapel Road

BN998WG

Spencer Road

Data Sources

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