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About

Salvington is a residential neighbourhood situated on the northern edge of Worthing, bordering the South Downs National Park. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older properties, with streets laid out in a largely grid-like pattern. Its position provides direct access to the downland landscape, with the A27 dual carriageway forming a significant boundary to the north, separating it from the wider Downs.

The area's history is notably linked to the Elizabethan composer John Dowland, who is believed to have been born here. A local primary school bears his name. Salvington is primarily a quiet, suburban community with local shops and services centred along Salvington Road. The open downland scenery to the north offers walking routes and a distinct rural contrast to the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Salvington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salvington is £53,903 per year. There are 3 schools in Salvington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Salvington is home to around 7,889 people, with a population density of about 4,691.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Salvington Population
7,889
Population density
4,691.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.66(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.03(-10%)
Shoplifting
9.38(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.82(-25%)
Public order
4.31(-29%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,090
89.88%
Other White
208
2.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
71
0.9%
Other Asian
69
0.87%
Irish
61
0.77%
Total population: 7,888

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,890
28.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,183
18.07%
No qualifications
1,111
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,048
16.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,547

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,477
43.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,158
33.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
404
11.77%
Other social rented
273
7.95%
Social rents from council
56
1.63%
Total households: 3,433

Property prices in Salvington

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Salvington area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,090,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Salvington 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 Salvington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats25£224,500
Semi-Detached41£411,000
Detached29£520,000
Terraced13£358,000

10 years median price trend in Salvington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Salvington.

All postcodes in Salvington

BN132JB

Acacia Avenue

BN132JG

Cumbrian Close

BN131NJ

Stonehurst Road

BN131NW

Littlehampton Road

BN149PL

Warren Gardens

BN131QW

Northfield Road

BN131HZ

Pelham Road

BN132JE

Salvington Road

BN132AD

The Glen

BN149AZ

Shirley Drive

BN132EH

Copthorne Hill

BN132AU

Stone Close

BN131NQ

Barton Close

BN131NG

Barton Close

BN131RF

Tarring

BN132BW

A'Becket Gardens

BN140AG

Mayfield Close

BN132HT

Cedar Avenue

BN132DE

Ashacre Lane

BN147PL

Broomfield Avenue

BN149RS

Offington Lane

BN132BU

Roedean Road

BN132DR

Greyfriars Close

BN132EZ

Blackdown Road

BN132DY

Rogate Road

BN147NR

High Street

BN132HH

Brecon Close

BN132JL

Exmoor Drive

BN132AZ

Mardale Road

BN131JJ

Pelham Road

BN149RR

Park Close

BN149RP

Offington Lane

BN132EQ

Copthorne Hill

BN132EB

Cuckfield Crescent

BN147TR

Fairfields

BN132AQ

The Plantation

BN131NE

Leeward Close

BN131NF

Leeward Road

BN131PU

Highdown Avenue

BN149RA

Warren Road

BN149BA

Shirley Close

BN132EJ

Half Moon Lane

BN132EX

Edgehill Close

BN132HY

Cedar Avenue

BN132DJ

Seldens Way

BN132DN

Rogate Road

BN140AE

Findon Road

BN132DS

Rogate Road

BN147PG

Rectory Road

BN132DB

Ashacre Lane

BN132HD

Quantock Close

BN132DU

Rogate Close

BN132DT

Rogate Road

BN131PY

Littlehampton Road

BN132HS

Beechwood Avenue

BN149QY

Links Road

BN132BP

Roedean Road

BN132HX

Fircroft Close

BN149QL

Warren Road

BN132BQ

Stone Lane

BN131QE

Littlehampton Road

BN132AE

The Plantation

BN132JD

Salvington Road

BN149PW

Offington Drive

BN132BT

Roedean Road

BN132JX

Cleveland Copse

BN132EU

Roxburgh Close

BN132EE

Rogate Road

BN132AF

Plantation Way

BN131QT

Littlehampton Road

BN149PT

Offington Drive

BN132EY

Moorfoot Road

BN132BL

Salvington Gardens

BN149BQ

Hall Close

BN132DP

Ashacre Way

BN132HQ

Quantock Road

BN132AY

Mardale Road

BN147NT

High Street

BN147PH

Rectory Road

BN132LS

Mendip Road

BN131RP

Steeple View

BN131QJ

Littlehampton Road

BN132JF

Cumbrian Close

BN131HD

Church Way

BN132DQ

Seldens Mews

BN149RJ

Offington Lane

BN132LT

Mendip Crescent

BN132BJ

Walton Close

BN132LA

Cotswold Road

BN149PQ

Gorse Avenue

BN132AJ

The Plantation

BN132EA

Rogate Road

BN149PJ

Offington Avenue

BN132ES

Cleveland Road

BN132HW

Salvington Road

Data Sources

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