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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

BN119BW

Central

BN111JJ

Stoke Abbott Road

BN111LZ

Guildbourne Centre

BN111NX

Ann Street

BN111RG

Crescent Road

BN111UF

Teville Road

BN113DF

Warwick Street

BN114ET

Tarring Road

BN119AH

Chapel Road

BN998WS

Spencer Road

BN111DY

North Street

BN111SY

Liverpool Road

BN112AN

Park Road

BN112DB

Lyndhurst Road

BN113QF

Marine Parade

BN119DB

Chapel Road

BN993AR

Central

BN111PW

Richmond Road

BN111QN

Portland Road

BN114BN

Gratwicke Road

BN140WF

Chapel Road

BN111AF

Chapel Road

BN113FF

Augusta Place

BN114FD

Orme Road

BN119AQ

Chapel Road

BN131XA

Chapel Road

BN998LQ

Chapel Road

BN111QG

Portland Road

BN113DJ

Warwick Street

BN113DS

The Steyne

BN113DZ

Steyne Gardens

BN113GA

Blacksmiths Mews

BN114FP

Central

BN998SR

Spencer Road

BN998WA

Chapel Road

BN111DF

Ashdown Road

BN111PF

Warwick Gardens

BN998SN

Spencer Road

BN111PN

Richmond Road

BN114DP

Clifton Road

BN111LA

Dagmar Street

BN111UJ

Cross Street

BN112AT

Madeira Avenue

BN119AE

Central

BN119AY

Chapel Road

BN998SQ

Chapel Road

BN111AA

Chapel Road

BN111EG

Chapel Road

BN111HE

Stoke Abbott Road

BN111JN

Chapel Road

BN112AA

Chesswood Road

BN112AL

Park Road

BN113EU

Warwick Place

BN113HD

West Street

BN131XP

Chapel Road

BN111JT

Newland Road

BN111TD

Field Row

BN112FL

Brighton Road

BN113DA

Montague Street

BN114BL

Crescent Road

BN114FE

Tennyson Road

BN131WE

Chapel Road

BN111JB

Abbotts Close

BN111RE

Westbrooke

BN111SU

Liverpool Road

BN111UL

Teville Road

BN113DP

Central

BN114AH

Park Crescent

BN111NU

High Street

BN111XD

Cambridge Road

BN113BN

Montague Street

BN113ER

Warwick Road

BN113PY

Augusta Place

BN114BJ

Gratwicke Road

BN114EA

Clifton Road

BN111UD

Teville Road

BN113AA

South Street

BN113EN

York Road

BN113QA

Marine Parade

BN119DF

Chapel Road

BN111AR

Grafton Place

BN111DT

Stanley Road

BN111RN

Crescent Road

BN111UN

Victoria Road

BN111XE

Victoria Road

BN113DH

Warwick Street

BN113EJ

Brighton Road

BN114EL

London Street

BN119EB

Chapel Road

BN998NT

Chapel Road

BN998WH

Spencer Road

BN111AS

School Yard

BN111BA

Chapel Road

BN111HZ

Wenban Mews

BN111RQ

Crescent Road

BN113AU

Chapel Road

BN113ED

Brighton Road

BN113QE

Marine Parade

BN147GA

South Farm Road

BN998WR

Spencer Road

Data Sources

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