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About

Tarring ward is located in the northwest of Worthing, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern estates. It contains the historic village core of West Tarring, which retains a distinct high street separate from the town centre. The area is bordered by the A27 to the north and extends towards the railway line and Broadwater to the east.

A key feature is the 13th-century St Andrew's Church and its surrounding old village lanes. Local facilities include several schools, convenience stores, and recreational spaces like the playing fields at Palatine Park. The ward has direct transport links into Worthing centre while maintaining its own established community character centred on the original village.

Area overview

On average Tarring has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tarring is £54,068 per year. There are 1 schools in Tarring: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tarring is home to around 8,466 people, with a population density of about 6,201.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tarring Population
8,466
Population density
6,201.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
17.48(+118%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.3(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.39(-28%)
Public order
5.79(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.02(-38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,414
87.56%
Other White
382
4.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
81
0.96%
Irish
75
0.89%
Other Asian
68
0.8%
Total population: 8,467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,143
31.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,336
19.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,064
15.63%
No qualifications
1,024
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
728
10.69%
Total 16+ residents: 6,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,360
37.2%
Owns outright
1,263
34.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
643
17.59%
Other social rented
256
7%
Social rents from council
69
1.89%
Total households: 3,656

Property prices in Tarring

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Tarring area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,500 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tarring 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 Tarring over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£480,000
Flats24£230,000
Semi-Detached34£397,500
Terraced40£355,000

10 years median price trend in Tarring

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

All postcodes in Tarring

BN131AE

Canterbury Road

BN131BG

Lincoln Road

BN131DL

Radnor Road

BN147NA

Athelstan Road

BN131BH

Ely Close

BN131DS

Castle Road

BN131LL

Rackham Road

BN147EY

Becket Road

BN147FD

St Lawrence Mews

BN147PG

Rectory Road

BN131AR

Princess Avenue

BN131LE

Westlake Close

BN131JQ

Terringes Avenue

BN131QD

Littlehampton Road

BN131QP

Littlehampton Road

BN131AG

Canterbury Road

BN131BL

Friar Walk

BN131DY

Ringmer Road

BN131EW

Parkfield Road

BN131ES

St Andrews Gardens

BN131LZ

Stonehurst Road

BN131DN

Radnor Road

BN131HN

St Andrews Road

BN131HW

St Andrews Road

BN147LU

South Street

BN131FD

Church Road

BN131QU

Littlehampton Road

BN147ET

Becket Road

BN131BA

Princess Avenue

BN131HX

Terringes Avenue

BN131LY

Stonehurst Road

BN147JX

Twitten Way

BN131AF

Canterbury Road

BN131AT

Princess Avenue

BN131AW

Canterbury Road

BN131AX

Lincett Avenue

BN131DB

Castle Road

BN131ED

Rusper Road

BN131HF

Church Road

BN147NP

Priory Close

BN147EX

Becket Road

BN147LH

South Street

BN147LT

Guildford Road

BN131DA

Upton Gardens

BN131LX

Lindum Road

BN147LR

Guildford Close

BN131JL

Lenhurst Way

BN131AL

Canterbury Road

BN131AQ

Canterbury Road

BN147PA

Rectory Road

BN131DD

Castle Way

BN147JR

St Lawrence Avenue

BN131AY

Lincett Avenue

BN131BT

Castle Close

BN131JN

Terringes Avenue

BN131LS

Lindum Way

BN131NQ

Barton Close

BN147JU

Twitten Way

BN147JZ

Paddock Close

BN131BS

Castle Road

BN131EY

Bellview Road

BN131NB

Leeward Road

BN131EN

Parkfield Road

BN131HG

Church Road

BN147NR

High Street

BN147NT

High Street

BN131BQ

Lincoln Road

BN131HY

Terringes Avenue

BN147LZ

Ethelred Road

BN147LP

Pilgrims Close

BN131DF

Chippers Close

BN131DW

Chippers Walk

BN131JF

Terringes Avenue

BN131JH

Terringes Avenue

BN147JP

Market Place

BN131BD

Ely Road

BN131HR

St Andrews Road

BN131JB

Pelham Road

BN147LA

Haynes Road

BN147NB

South Street

BN131AH

Cranmer Road

BN131ET

Church Road

BN131HE

Church Road

BN131LH

Rackham Road

BN131LR

Greystone Avenue

BN131PY

Littlehampton Road

BN131BP

Woodlea Road

BN131DJ

Radnor Close

BN147JS

Bishops Close

BN131BY

Upton Road

BN131QJ

Littlehampton Road

BN131SN

Castle Road

BN147PD

Rectory Road

BN131HS

St Andrews Road

BN131JE

Terringes Avenue

BN131JJ

Pelham Road

BN131LN

Rackham Close

BN147PQ

Rectory Road

BN131BN

Woodlea Road

BN131HP

St Andrews Road

Data Sources

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