Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

FRIAR WALK, BN13 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIAR WALK, BN13 1BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

242

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN13 1BL 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.

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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN13 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 24.4% year-on-year.

home £197,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN13 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Friar Walk, 0.6km from Tarring, West in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Tarring ward and the Worthing West constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, up 24.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN13 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00162360 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN13 1BL. 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

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 169,500

14 sales · Mean £ 164,857

Terraced

£ 249,000

5 sales · Mean £ 235,800

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN13 1BL has low crime rates — 38 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.

Shoplifting109
Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order22
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing

Good195 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas A Becket Infant School

Good536 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas A Becket Junior School

Good745 pupils1.0 km
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Palatine Primary School

Good175 pupils1.3 km
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Durrington High School

Good1602 pupils1.3 km
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Oak Grove College

Good266 pupils1.3 km
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Worthing High School

Good1067 pupils1.3 km
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Heene CofE Primary School

Inadequate380 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Everett Butchers0.5 km
  • McCormick Chemists0.6 km
  • Tarring News and Wine0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • George And Dragon0.8 km
  • The Vine0.9 km
  • Georgi Fin0.7 km
  • Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.2 km
  • The Elephant in the Room0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches0.7 km
  • Tarring Priory Bowls Club0.6 km
  • The Flour Pot Bakery0.6 km
  • The Old Bake House0.8 km
  • The Parsonage Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.5 km
  • Worthing Fisheries0.7 km
  • China Cottage0.6 km
  • Curry Zone0.6 km
  • Delice Peri Peri0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Co-Operative0.7 km
  • Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Worthing0.3 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea1.0 km
  • Worthing1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Reigate Road0.1 km
  • Friar Walk0.1 km
  • Friar Walk0.1 km
  • Reigate Road0.1 km
  • Ely Road0.1 km