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About

Central Ward in Worthing is a key residential and commercial area located in the heart of the town. It includes the town centre, with its mix of shops, cafes, and services, as well as residential streets with a range of housing types. The ward is bordered by the seafront to the south, offering easy access to the beach and promenade.

The area features several landmarks, including Worthing Pier and the Connaught Theatre. Public transport links are well-served, with bus routes connecting to other parts of the town and beyond. Central Ward also has green spaces like Beach House Park, providing a quiet retreat from the busier town centre. The ward’s mix of amenities and housing makes it a practical place to live and work.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central is £40,834 per year. There are 4 schools in Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

221

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Central Population

10,557

Population density

7,014.6 per km²

Demographics

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

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

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	95	£201,000	£105,000	£160,000	£276,250	£631,000
Semi-Detached	7	£422,500	£280,000	£332,500	£651,250	£717,000
Terraced	48	£321,250	£213,500	£279,375	£415,625	£580,000

10 years median price trend in Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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