BN13 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Canterbury Road, 0.5km from Tarring, West in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Tarring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
Day-to-day life in BN13 1AJ has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN13 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00162360 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANTERBURY ROAD, BN13 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANTERBURY ROAD, BN13 1AJ.
242
37
£ 48,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN13 1AJ 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 1AJ — age 37, 47% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN13 1AJ. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 297,500
1 sales · Mean £ 297,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN13 1AJ has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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 Infant School
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Palatine Primary School
Worthing High School
Oak Grove College
Durrington High School
Heene CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Everett Butchers0.4 km
- McCormick Chemists0.5 km
- Tarring News and Wine0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- George And Dragon0.7 km
- The Vine0.8 km
- Georgi Fin0.8 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.2 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches0.6 km
- Tarring Priory Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Flour Pot Bakery0.5 km
- The Old Bake House0.7 km
- The Parsonage Restaurant0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Happy Valley0.4 km
- Worthing Fisheries0.8 km
- China Cottage0.7 km
- Curry Zone0.7 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Worthing0.4 km
- Durrington-On-Sea1.0 km
- Worthing1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Friar Walk0.0 km
- Friar Walk0.0 km
- St Andrews Road0.0 km
- St Andrews Road0.1 km
- Ely Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN131AJ · Data under Open Government Licence