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Worthing

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 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Worthing is £46,669 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

9.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Worthing Population

111,338

Population density

3,423.7 per km²

Demographics

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

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 1,525 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Worthing area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,330,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	285	£560,000	£371,500	£455,000	£680,000	£909,000
Flats	518	£220,000	£93,395	£175,000	£267,250	£387,875
Semi-Detached	374	£403,750	£283,250	£353,125	£490,000	£652,450
Terraced	348	£352,000	£260,700	£311,150	£405,500	£496,500

10 years price trend in Worthing

All wards in Worthing

Broadwater

Castle

Central

Durrington

Gaisford

Goring

Heene

Marine

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Offington

Salvington

Selden

Tarring

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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