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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

BN111HS

Richmond Road

BN113LU

Western Place

BN111XR

Cambridge Road

BN111QA

Portland Road

BN112FL

Brighton Road

BN111XD

Cambridge Road

BN119RH

Chapel Road

BN119UF

Central

BN114DQ

Coach House Mews

BN114BF

Shelley Road

BN113EE

Brighton Road

BN996FH

Chapel Road

BN111GY

Chapel Road

BN119US

Central

BN111UY

Teville Road

BN112AX

Madeira Avenue

BN114AX

Anglesea Street

BN113QA

Marine Parade

BN111PG

Elm Road

BN113FD

Caledonian Place

BN113AX

Montague Street

BN998WS

Spencer Road

BN119QQ

Chapel Road

BN111HU

Chapel Road

BN113AW

South Street

BN111JE

Christchurch Road

BN112AP

Park Road

BN113BS

West Buildings

BN114DP

Clifton Road

BN113PZ

Augusta Place

BN119UH

Chapel Road

BN111FF

Lennox Road

BN131WE

Chapel Road

BN119QW

Chapel Road

BN998LQ

Chapel Road

BN113BW

Montague Street

BN111UF

Teville Road

BN111HY

Wenban Road

BN119EX

Chapel Road

BN140WF

Chapel Road

BN993BG

Chapel Road

BN111TR

Shelley Road

BN114BJ

Gratwicke Road

BN113AP

South Street

BN996RB

Chapel Road

BN112BS

Park Road

BN113AE

South Street

BN119SA

Chapel Road

BN111XJ

Oxford Road

BN113GA

Blacksmiths Mews

BN119XB

Central

BN111UG

Teville Road

BN111XN

Shelley Road

BN113BU

West Buildings

BN111JQ

Christchurch Road

BN998AG

Chapel Road

BN119SG

Chapel Road

BN111EA

Markwick Mews

BN119BY

Central

BN111FG

Richmond Road

BN119DJ

Chapel Road

BN111LX

Charlecote Road

BN111LY

Chatsworth Road

BN119FE

Chapel Road

BN112DB

Lyndhurst Road

BN111UR

Railway Approach

BN119SH

Chapel Road

BN119RR

Central

BN119AD

Chapel Road

BN998RY

Chapel Road

BN119EA

Central

BN114ED

Victoria Park Gardens

BN119TD

Central

BN113EF

Brighton Road

BN114AU

St Matthews Road

BN111JN

Chapel Road

BN114ET

Tarring Road

BN998NT

Chapel Road

BN998WE

Chapel Road

BN111TT

Shelley Road

BN111DE

Ashdown Road

BN119YJ

Central

BN111XB

Victoria Road

BN111XA

Victoria Road

BN111AN

Crescent Road

BN119QX

Chapel Road

BN111AQ

High Street

BN113AJ

Marine Place

BN111PY

Ambrose Place

BN113QZ

Marine Parade

BN119QU

Chapel Road

BN998QY

Spencer Road

BN111DF

Ashdown Road

BN111EX

Chapel Road

BN111QY

Grafton Road

BN998WU

Chapel Road

BN119XE

Central

BN119YY

Chapel Road

BN111QH

Portland Square

BN113EB

Brighton Road

Data Sources

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