BN13 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.4km from Tarring, West in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Tarring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 117.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN13 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00162359 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY ROAD, BN13 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, BN13 1AE.
255
38
£ 46,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN13 1AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates BN13 1AE — age 38, 46% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 117.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN13 1AE. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
3 sales · Mean £ 438,333
Flat
£ 199,250
8 sales · Mean £ 195,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN13 1AE is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Worthing High School
Heene CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Oak Grove College
Durrington High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Everett Butchers0.2 km
- McCormick Chemists0.3 km
- Tarring News and Wine0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- George And Dragon0.6 km
- The Vine0.7 km
- Georgi Fin0.9 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.5 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches0.5 km
- Tarring Priory Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Flour Pot Bakery0.3 km
- The Old Bake House0.6 km
- The Parsonage Restaurant0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Happy Valley0.3 km
- China Cottage0.8 km
- Curry Zone0.8 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.9 km
- Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Co-Operative0.5 km
- Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Worthing0.2 km
- Durrington-On-Sea1.3 km
- Worthing1.3 km
Bus Stops
- South Street0.0 km
- Woodlea Road0.0 km
- Woodlea Road0.1 km
- South Street0.1 km
- St Dunstan's Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN131AE · Data under Open Government Licence