BN13 1RE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Durrington in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Durrington ward and the Worthing West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN13 1RE 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. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN13 1RE are sourced from Output Area E00162128 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN13 1RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN13 1RE.
275
58
£ 40,600 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN13 1RE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BN13 1RE has a significant social housing presence — 53% 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 1RE. The average age is 58.1. 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 1RE has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oak Grove College
Durrington High School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Palatine Primary School
Durrington Infant School
Durrington Junior School
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food0.9 km
- Durrington Post Office0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Salvington Food Centre0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- North Star0.1 km
- The John Selden0.9 km
- The Park View0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food0.8 km
- Welcome1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hot Spot0.7 km
- King Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
- New Sunflower0.7 km
- Oz's Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Trawlerman0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durrington-On-Sea1.3 km
- West Worthing1.6 km
- Goring-By-Sea2.2 km
Bus Stops
- North Star0.1 km
- Blenheim Avenue0.2 km
- Ringmer Road0.2 km
- Blenheim Avenue0.2 km
- Centenary House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BN131RE · Data under Open Government Licence