BN11 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Chapel Road, 0.2km from Worthing in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Worthing West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BN11 1BJ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £549k.
Census 2021 statistics for BN11 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00184791 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL ROAD, BN11 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL ROAD, BN11 1BJ.
272
36
£ 40,500 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BN11 1BJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 72% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN11 1BJ. The average age is 35.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 690,000
3 sales · Mean £ 522,666
Flat
£ 147,250
4 sales · Mean £ 148,875
Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BN11 1BJ are high at 160 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Heene CofE Primary School
Chesswood Junior School
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Lyndhurst Infant School
St Andrew's CofE High School
Bohunt School Worthing
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Ideal Supermarket0.8 km
- Landy Supermarket0.7 km
- Londis0.4 km
- Molloy's0.5 km
- Silverthorne's0.5 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Marine View Guest House0.8 km
- The Burlington Hotel1.0 km
- Brahma Kumaris0.7 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- The Chatsworth Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Bar Next Door0.7 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Anchored in Worthing0.5 km
- Bison Beach Bar0.4 km
- Roots (Worthing) LTD0.3 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Ami Bistro1.0 km
- Art-Ful0.9 km
- Baked: cake with a cause CIC0.7 km
- Blend Coffee Co0.8 km
- Floral Cafe0.7 km
- + 127 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Co-Op Welcome0.7 km
- Black Sea0.7 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Wing Wah0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- New Jasmine Garden0.8 km
- No490.8 km
- BURGER mee0.3 km
- Cafe Restaurant Sofia also trading as Sofia Gourmet Burger0.5 km
- Magpies Magnificent Pies0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Worthing0.8 km
- East Worthing1.6 km
- West Worthing1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Road0.1 km
- South Street0.1 km
- South Street0.1 km
- South Street0.1 km
- South Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BN111BJ · Data under Open Government Licence