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BN11 2BG

Merton Road

Central

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Overview

Postcode BN11 2BG is located in an urban city, within the Central ward 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 nearest station is East Worthing, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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
0.5%
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 9,256 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% 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

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% 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 52 ft away from BN11 2BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Worthing Central near BN11 2BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is East Worthing located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN11 2BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

East Worthing

N/A

Walking directions to East Worthing
0.8 mi

Worthing

N/A

Walking directions to Worthing

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN11 2BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 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
309
Population density
4,194.9 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
255
82.26%
Other White
23
7.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
3.87%
Other Asian
7
2.26%
Irish
5
1.61%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
41.18%
No qualifications
53
18.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.07%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
104
55.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
24.87%
Owns with a mortgage
33
17.46%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.12%
Other social rented
1
0.53%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Central

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£361
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £340K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,350,000.

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
Detached2£767,500£355
Semi-Detached9£540,000£322
Terraced51£320,000£392
Flats91£190,000£336

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£155,500£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£191,500£540,000£312,000
2026£660,000£180,750£652,500£317,500
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£326£296£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£240£332£304£383
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 2BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN11 2BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jan 2026109, Bayside Apartments, 62, Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2FLFlatsLeasehold£240,000
13 Jan 202673, Bayside Apartments, 62, Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2FLFlatsLeasehold£500,000
19 Dec 2025110, Bayside Apartments, 62, Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2FLFlatsLeasehold£380,000
26 Feb 202575, Bayside Apartments, 62, Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2FLFlatsLeasehold£445,000
17 Nov 20253, Bayside Apartments, 62, Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2FJFlatsLeasehold£432,630

Schools

In the BN11 2BG postcode area, located within Worthing Central, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN11 2BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSeadown SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRed Balloon Worthing Learner CentreOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLyndhurst Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN11 2BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN11 2BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSai80 Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2ENWalking directions to Sai
0.1 miBest-one92A Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2ENWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miRichfordsLyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DLWalking directions to Richfords
0.3 miShoppers Local8 The Broadway, Worthing, BN11 3EGWalking directions to Shoppers Local
0.3 miWaitroseHigh Street, Worthing, BN11 1LLWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Worthing district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,905
Band H£4,686

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 2BG, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN11 2BG

Is BN11 2BG (Worthing Central) safe?

The area around BN11 2BG 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN11 2BG?

The median sale price around BN11 2BG in Worthing Central is £260,000 (about £361 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN11 2BG?

There are 11 schools close to BN11 2BG, including Seadown School (Good), Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre (Good) and Lyndhurst Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN11 2BG?

The closest station to BN11 2BG is East Worthing, about 1,121 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN11 2BG?

BN11 2BG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,256 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN11 2BG (Worthing Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN11 2BG is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Natasha Louise Davie (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.