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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

BN111JE

Christchurch Road

BN111TH

Buckingham Road

BN112EL

Brighton Road

BN112HR

Lyndhurst Road

BN113PU

Marine Parade

BN114AD

Treveor Close

BN114FG

Orme Road

BN998RU

Chapel Road

BN111HP

Chapel Road

BN111UR

Railway Approach

BN113BZ

Montague Street

BN111QT

Grafton Road

BN113BD

Bath Place

BN114BD

Cobden Road

BN119DY

Central

BN133WP

Chapel Road

BN111FF

Lennox Road

BN111UH

Teville Road

BN112AW

Park Road

BN112AX

Madeira Avenue

BN114AX

Anglesea Street

BN114BE

Gratwicke Road

BN114DU

Clifton Road

BN114DW

Clifton Road

BN114EB

Amelia Crescent

BN111UY

Teville Road

BN111YJ

Liverpool Gardens

BN112AP

Park Road

BN112BB

Park Road

BN113BG

Montague Place

BN113FD

Caledonian Place

BN113QB

Marine Parade

BN114EE

Elizabeth Road

BN998WE

Chapel Road

BN111PZ

Ambrose Place

BN113PP

Marine Parade

BN113WJ

Chapel Road

BN114HD

Tarring Road

BN111JH

Christchurch Road

BN114HA

Tarring Road

BN119DA

Chapel Road

BN119FJ

Chapel Road

BN119FL

Chapel Road

BN119FN

Chapel Road

BN119FT

Central

BN119GE

Chapel Road

BN119GJ

Central

BN119GN

Central

BN119GY

Chapel Road

BN119HJ

Chapel Road

BN119HN

Chapel Road

BN119JD

Central

BN119JT

Chapel Road

BN119LS

Central

BN119LX

Central

BN119LY

Chapel Road

BN119ND

Central

BN119NG

Central

BN119NJ

Central

BN119NL

Central

BN119NN

Central

BN119NQ

Chapel Road

BN119NT

Central

BN119QA

Chapel Road

BN119QQ

Chapel Road

BN119QT

Central

BN119QU

Chapel Road

BN119QW

Chapel Road

BN119QX

Chapel Road

BN119RA

Central

BN119RB

Central

BN119RH

Chapel Road

BN119RR

Central

BN119SB

Chapel Road

BN119SE

Chapel Road

BN119SF

Chapel Road

BN119SG

Chapel Road

BN119SH

Chapel Road

BN119SJ

Chapel Road

BN119SN

Chapel Road

BN119SP

Chapel Road

BN119SW

Central

BN119SX

Central

BN119TB

Central

BN119TD

Central

BN119TL

Central

BN119TN

Central

BN119TU

Central

BN119UF

Central

BN119UJ

Central

BN119US

Central

BN119UW

Central

BN119WA

Central

BN119WR

Chapel Road

BN119WS

Chapel Road

BN119WY

Central

BN119XB

Central

BN119XD

Central

BN119XE

Central

BN119XH

Central

Data Sources

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