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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Central Population

10,557

Population density

7,014.6 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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
Detached	1	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000	£875,000
Flats	91	£203,000	£105,000	£160,000	£290,000	£512,500
Semi-Detached	4	£488,750	£320,250	£341,250	£639,375	£667,875
Terraced	49	£305,000	£225,800	£275,000	£402,000	£646,000

10 years median price trend in Central

Data Sources

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

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

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