Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

UPTON ROAD, BN13 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON ROAD, BN13 1BU.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour43
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Thomas A Becket Infant School

Good536 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas A Becket Junior School

Good745 pupils0.8 km
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing

Good195 pupils0.9 km
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Oak Grove College

Good266 pupils0.9 km
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Durrington High School

Good1602 pupils0.9 km
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Palatine Primary School

Good175 pupils1.0 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing

Good177 pupils1.1 km
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Orchards Junior School

Good517 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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