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About

Worthing is a coastal town in West Sussex, part of the South East of England. It lies between the South Downs and the English Channel, offering a mix of seaside and rural landscapes. The town has a long pebble beach and a historic pier, with a focus on leisure and tourism. Worthing's economy includes retail, healthcare, and creative industries, supported by good transport links to Brighton and London.

The area features a mix of Victorian and modern architecture, with residential neighbourhoods and green spaces like Highdown Gardens. Worthing has several theatres and cultural venues, reflecting its arts scene. The town centre includes shopping districts and local markets, while the seafront attracts visitors year-round. Nearby, the South Downs National Park provides opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Worthing has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Worthing is £46,670 per year. There are 36 schools in Worthing: 22 primary (0 Outstanding and 17 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Worthing Population
111,338
Population density
3,423.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
94,680
85.04%
Other White
5,811
5.22%
Other Asian
1,723
1.55%
Indian
1,097
0.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
981
0.88%
Total population: 111,338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
18,052
36.44%
Owns with a mortgage
15,388
31.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,012
20.21%
Other social rented
3,794
7.66%
Social rents from council
1,051
2.12%
Total households: 49,538

Property prices in Worthing

Based on 1,539 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Worthing area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Worthing 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 Worthing over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached286£538,000
Flats528£220,000
Semi-Detached364£393,500
Terraced361£350,000

10 years median price trend in Worthing

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

All wards in Worthing

Broadwater

Castle

Central

Durrington

Gaisford

Goring

Heene

Marine

Northbrook

Offington

Salvington

Selden

Tarring

Data Sources

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