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Central

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, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Central Population

10,557

Population density

7,014.6 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price£260,000

Price per sq ft£361

Sales (last 12 months)153

Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £340K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	2	£767,500	£355	£670,750	£713,750	£821,250	£864,250
Semi-Detached	9	£540,000	£322	£329,000	£410,000	£667,500	£881,000
Terraced	51	£320,000	£392	£220,000	£282,500	£387,500	£517,500
Flats	91	£190,000	£336	£89,500	£130,500	£249,000	£466,315

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£475,000	£155,500	—	£255,000
2017	£535,000	£165,000	£479,000	£275,000
2018	£576,000	£178,750	£370,000	£295,000
2019	£575,000	£180,000	£465,000	£290,000
2020	£607,500	£185,000	£387,500	£286,500
2021	£555,000	£247,000	£640,000	£335,000
2022	£540,000	£225,000	£557,500	£335,000
2023	£700,000	£220,000	£415,000	£355,000
2024	£808,750	£192,000	£435,000	£345,000
2025	£632,500	£191,500	£540,000	£312,000
2026	£660,000	£180,750	£652,500	£317,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£326	£296	—	£278
2017	£344	£312	£268	£301
2018	£325	£296	£290	£322
2019	£314	£296	£310	£313
2020	£349	£315	£306	£323
2021	£348	£370	£323	£348
2022	£334	£332	£422	£395
2023	£428	£356	£399	£389
2024	£377	£335	£417	£377
2025	£403	£334	£355	£392
2026	£240	£332	£304	£383

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail