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About

Salvington is a residential ward located in the northwestern part of Worthing. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older properties, with significant green spaces like Salvington Hill and the adjacent South Downs National Park providing a rural backdrop. The local infrastructure includes several schools and community facilities, serving a primarily suburban population.

The area is defined by its position along the A280, a major route connecting to the A27. A notable local landmark is the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which stands on a historic site overlooking the surrounding landscape. Daily life centres around local parades of shops and the recreational paths leading into the downland, emphasising its position between town and countryside.

Area overview

On average Salvington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Salvington is £53,721 per year. There are 2 schools in Salvington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Salvington is home to around 9,088 people, with a population density of about 2,331.1 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Salvington Population

9,088

Population density

2,331.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.92(-2%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.66(-5%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.94(-8%)

Public order

4.29(-29%)

Vehicle crime

3.74(+1%)

South East average

Demographics

British

8,238

90.64%

Other White

241

2.65%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.81%

Other Asian

0.77%

Irish

0.69%

Total population: 9,089

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,147

27.71%

No qualifications

1,367

17.65%

Level 3 (A level)

1,323

17.08%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,215

15.68%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

942

12.16%

Total 16+ residents: 7,747

Housing

Owns outright

1,861

47.67%

Owns with a mortgage

1,245

31.89%

Private landlord or letting agency

333

8.53%

Other social rented

292

7.48%

Social rents from council

108

2.77%

Total households: 3,904

Property prices in Salvington

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £408,000 in Salvington area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £880,000.

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 Salvington over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	62	£525,000	£346,125	£413,500	£626,250	£838,500
Terraced	15	£325,000	£287,000	£311,250	£349,250	£377,500
Semi-Detached	31	£400,000	£300,000	£355,000	£425,000	£651,250
Flats	12	£205,000	£151,375	£166,873	£246,250	£255,000

10 years median price trend in Salvington

Data Sources

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

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

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