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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

BN114EP

Tarring Road

BN119TB

Central

BN111UQ

Teville Place

BN119QA

Chapel Road

BN111NG

High Street

BN111JG

Christchurch Road

BN113EP

Alfred Place

BN119NN

Central

BN119LX

Central

BN998WA

Chapel Road

BN114EB

Amelia Crescent

BN111QT

Grafton Road

BN114BZ

Gratwicke Road

BN114GA

Amelia Road

BN111UX

Teville Road

BN114DS

Victoria Park Gardens

BN111BA

Chapel Road

BN119LY

Chapel Road

BN111DL

Upper High Street

BN131WW

Central

BN111UH

Teville Road

BN113PP

Marine Parade

BN111LD

Chatsworth Road

BN111RB

Salisbury Road

BN113ER

Warwick Road

BN119EL

Chapel Road

BN114AF

Richmond Road

BN119SW

Central

BN111BN

Chapel Road

BN119AE

Central

BN113AR

South Street

BN119WE

Chapel Road

BN119DU

Chapel Road

BN111DN

High Street

BN112EL

Brighton Road

BN111DW

Chapel Road

BN996EA

Chapel Road

BN119WP

Chapel Road

BN111TL

Graham Road

BN119BW

Central

BN111HX

Hertford Road

BN119EG

Chapel Road

BN113PR

Marine Parade

BN119NL

Central

BN113PT

Marine Parade

BN113GB

Clarendon Mews

BN111LB

Newland Road

BN119UJ

Central

BN111QE

Portland Road

BN119FY

Chapel Road

BN119SX

Central

BN119GN

Central

BN111HD

Wykeham Road

BN119AR

Chapel Road

BN113QB

Marine Parade

BN114AR

Shakespeare Road

BN113EJ

Brighton Road

BN119AH

Chapel Road

BN119SP

Chapel Road

BN119XN

Chapel Road

BN114HA

Tarring Road

BN114AS

Shakespeare Road

BN119TN

Central

BN119NG

Central

BN112AT

Madeira Avenue

BN112WA

Chapel Road

BN119WB

Central

BN119EB

Chapel Road

BN113BE

Montague Street

BN119ZY

Chapel Road

BN113BL

Prospect Place

BN111BU

Chapel Road

BN119SR

Chapel Road

BN111BE

Chapel Road

BN112AA

Chesswood Road

BN113FT

South Street

BN111HA

Chapel Road

BN998JY

Chapel Road

BN119JT

Chapel Road

BN114BE

Gratwicke Road

BN111UT

Oxford Road

BN114EX

Orme Road

BN112AL

Park Road

BN113HW

Central

BN119SD

Chapel Road

BN111QF

Grosvenor Road

BN114DY

Clifton Road

BN114FD

Orme Road

BN111HR

Chapel Road

BN119WG

Chapel Road

BN113AL

Arcade Buildings

BN113DA

Montague Street

BN111XT

Victoria Road

BN113AU

Chapel Road

BN111HZ

Wenban Mews

BN114EL

London Street

BN119WF

Chapel Road

BN996GY

Chapel Road

BN119YW

Chapel Road

BN111PB

Wyke Avenue

Data Sources

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