BN13 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Castle Close, 0.4km from Tarring, West in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Tarring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For serious buyers, BN13 1BT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k, down 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BN13 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00162371 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE CLOSE, BN13 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE CLOSE, BN13 1BT.
301
43
£ 48,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BN13 1BT's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £520k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN13 1BT. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 520,000
5 sales · Mean £ 520,000
Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN13 1BT has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Oak Grove College
Durrington High School
Palatine Primary School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Durrington Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Everett Butchers0.6 km
- McCormick Chemists0.6 km
- Tarring News and Wine0.4 km
- Co-Operative Group Food0.8 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- George And Dragon0.4 km
- The Vine0.5 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.7 km
- North Star0.7 km
- Thomas A Becket Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches0.4 km
- Tarring Priory Bowls Club0.3 km
- The Flour Pot Bakery0.6 km
- The Old Bake House0.4 km
- The Parsonage Restaurant0.4 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Happy Valley0.6 km
- Dragon Inn1.0 km
- Quick Eat0.8 km
- Ace Burgers0.8 km
- Mr Chippy0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat0.9 km
- Co-Op Stores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Worthing0.8 km
- Durrington-On-Sea1.1 km
- Worthing1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Close0.1 km
- Castle Close0.1 km
- St Andrews Road0.1 km
- St Andrews Road0.1 km
- St Andrews Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN131BT · Data under Open Government Licence