BN14 0BA is a sought-after residential area on Wantley Road, 0.6km from Findon Valley in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Offington ward and the East Worthing and Shoreham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BN14 0BA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BN14 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00162292 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WANTLEY ROAD, BN14 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANTLEY ROAD, BN14 0BA.
155
54
£ 52,400 /yr
36%
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
With 44% social renting, BN14 0BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 BN14 0BA. The average age is 54.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 168,500
10 sales · Mean £ 155,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN14 0BA has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Vale School, Worthing
Durrington Infant School
Durrington Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The John Selden0.9 km
- The Valley Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Welcome0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Wild Bean Cafe & M&S Food at BP0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Anaz0.7 km
- Linga Longa Cafe0.6 km
- Shaz0.7 km
- The Coffee Camp0.7 km
- Worthing Golf Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cherry House0.7 km
- Findon Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Worthing2.8 km
- Worthing3.0 km
- Durrington-On-Sea3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mayfield Close0.1 km
- Mayfield Close0.1 km
- Allendale Avenue0.2 km
- Allendale Avenue0.2 km
- Durrington Cemetery0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BN140BA · Data under Open Government Licence