BN13 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Upton Road, 0.4km from Tarring, West in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Tarring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For serious buyers, BN13 1BU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £464k, down 9.0% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BN13 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00162374 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPTON ROAD, BN13 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON ROAD, BN13 1BU.
319
48
£ 48,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN13 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 1BU's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £464k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £464k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN13 1BU. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 361,000
3 sales · Mean £ 391,166
Terraced
£ 519,000
1 sales · Mean £ 519,000
Detached
£ 355,000
5 sales · Mean £ 376,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN13 1BU has low crime rates — 26 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
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Oak Grove College
Durrington High School
Palatine Primary School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Orchards Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Everett Butchers0.5 km
- McCormick Chemists0.5 km
- Tarring News and Wine0.4 km
- Co-Operative Group Food0.8 km
- Elm Grove Food And Wine0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- George And Dragon0.4 km
- The Vine0.5 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.5 km
- North Star0.9 km
- The Golden Lion1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches0.4 km
- Tarring Priory Bowls Club0.3 km
- The Flour Pot Bakery0.5 km
- The Old Bake House0.5 km
- The Parsonage Restaurant0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Happy Valley0.5 km
- Dragon Inn0.9 km
- Pizza Hut also trading as WingStreet1.0 km
- Ace Burgers0.7 km
- Kebab Centre1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat0.7 km
- Co-Op Stores0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Worthing0.7 km
- Durrington-On-Sea1.0 km
- Worthing1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Way0.0 km
- Castle Way0.1 km
- Castle Close0.1 km
- Chippers Road0.1 km
- Chippers Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN131BU · Data under Open Government Licence