BN13 1HZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Tarring, West in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Tarring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN13 1HZ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN13 1HZ are sourced from Output Area E00162354 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN13 1HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN13 1HZ.
271
46
£ 44,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BN13 1HZ has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN13 1HZ. The average age is 46.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN13 1HZ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Worthing High School
Broadwater CofE Primary School
Oak Grove College
Durrington High School
Durrington Infant School
Durrington Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Everett Butchers0.7 km
- McCormick Chemists0.6 km
- Shreejee News1.0 km
- South Farm Food & Wine1.0 km
- Tarring News and Wine0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- George And Dragon0.3 km
- The Vine0.2 km
- Thomas A Becket Hotel0.3 km
- North Star1.0 km
- The John Selden0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Buddys1.0 km
- Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches0.4 km
- Smiley's1.0 km
- Tarring Priory Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Flour Pot Bakery0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Plaice1.0 km
- Happy Valley0.7 km
- Tasty China Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Quick Eat0.2 km
- Ace Burgers1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Co-Op Stores1.0 km
- Welcome0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Worthing1.1 km
- Worthing1.6 km
- Durrington-On-Sea1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Thomas A Becket School0.1 km
- Thomas A Becket School0.1 km
- The Thomas A Becket0.2 km
- The Thomas A Becket0.2 km
- Highfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN131HZ · Data under Open Government Licence