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BN11 1FN

Central

Worthing

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Detailed insights for BN11 1FN

Overview

Postcode BN11 1FN is located in an urban city, within the Central area of Worthing in the South East region, and forms part of the Worthing Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 282.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Worthing Central is £45,269 per year. The median sale price in Central is £237,500 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £159,375 and £325,000. The nearest station is Worthing, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Homefield Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
283
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Worthing Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,834 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Worthing Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 282.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.4%

Approximately 21.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Worthing Central is £45,269 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from BN11 1FN.

Flood risk

No risk

Worthing Central near BN11 1FN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Worthing located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN11 1FN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Worthing

N/A

Walking directions to Worthing
0.7 mi

East Worthing

N/A

Walking directions to East Worthing

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN11 1FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHomefield ParkMediumWalking directions to Homefield Park
0.2 miBeach House ParkMediumWalking directions to Beach House Park
0.3 miSteyne GardensSmallWalking directions to Steyne Gardens

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
8,071.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
145.59(+359%)
Anti-social behaviour
59.9(+387%)
Public order
40.77(+572%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.63(+235%)
Bicycle theft
18.3(+2188%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
76.95%
Other White
30
9.35%
Indian
7
2.18%
African
7
2.18%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
2.18%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
39.53%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.22%
No qualifications
39
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
29.66%
Owns outright
34
23.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.38%
Other social rented
22
15.17%
Social rents from council
9
6.21%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Central

Median price: £237,500
Price per sq ft: £352
Sales (last 12 months): 134
Typical range (middle 50%): £159K – £325K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £352 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£675,000£346
Detached3£660,000£246
Terraced41£315,000£382
Flats83£190,000£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,000£153,250—£255,000
2017£535,000£165,000£479,000£275,000
2018£576,000£178,750£370,000£295,000
2019£575,000£180,000£465,000£290,000
2020£607,500£185,000£387,500£286,500
2021£555,000£247,000£640,000£335,000
2022£540,000£225,000£557,500£335,000
2023£700,000£220,000£415,000£355,000
2024£808,750£192,000£435,000£345,000
2025£632,500£187,500£540,000£312,000
2026£660,000£176,625£734,200£324,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£298£294—£278
2017£344£312£268£301
2018£325£296£290£322
2019£314£296£310£313
2020£349£315£306£323
2021£348£370£323£348
2022£334£332£422£395
2023£428£356£399£389
2024£377£335£417£377
2025£403£334£355£392
2026£246£318£332£379
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN11 1FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN11 1FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 2025Wicker House, High Street, Worthing, BN11 1DJOtherFreehold£2,850,000
13 Mar 202622, Providence Terrace, Worthing, BN11 2DATerracedFreehold£320,000
19 Sept 202516, Providence Terrace, Worthing, BN11 2DATerracedFreehold£305,000
11 Jun 20252, Saw Mill Place, Worthing, BN11 2FNTerracedFreehold£450,000
04 Feb 20261, Parkside, Worthing, BN11 1NBFlatsLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the BN11 1FN postcode area, located within Worthing Central, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BN11 1FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableEducate UOther independent school
Requires improvement
0.4 miPrimaryHomefield Primary School and SSCCommunity school
Good
0.4 miNot applicableOur Lady of Sion SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN11 1FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN11 1FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitroseHigh Street, Worthing, BN11 1LLWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miLidl34 North Street, Worthing, BN11 1DUWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miExpress SupermarketDagmar Street, Worthing, BN11 1LAWalking directions to Express Supermarket
0.2 miWorthing Supermarket & ButcheryChapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1BEWalking directions to Worthing Supermarket & Butchery
0.2 miThe ShopChapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1HUWalking directions to The Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Worthing district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,910
Band C£2,183
Band D£2,456
Band E£3,002
Band F£3,548
Band G£4,094
Band H£4,912

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN11 1FN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Natasha Louise Davie

Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Beccy Cooper

Worthing West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWorthingE07000229
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorthing WestE14001599
WardCentralE05007696
ParishWorthing, unparished areaE43000150
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Worthing CentralE02006631
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worthing 011FE01034830
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2026-02-01

Frequently asked questions about BN11 1FN

Is BN11 1FN (Worthing Central) safe?

The area around BN11 1FN records about 283 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near BN11 1FN?

The median sale price around BN11 1FN in Central is £237,500 (about £352 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN11 1FN?

There are 14 schools close to BN11 1FN, including Educate U (Requires improvement), Homefield Primary School and SSC (Good) and Our Lady of Sion School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN11 1FN?

The closest station to BN11 1FN is Worthing, about 679 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN11 1FN?

BN11 1FN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,834 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN11 1FN (Worthing Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN11 1FN is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Natasha Louise Davie (Green Party).