BN13 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Ely Close, 0.5km from Tarring, West in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Tarring ward and the Worthing West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BN13 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00162358 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELY CLOSE, BN13 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELY CLOSE, BN13 1BH.
314
39
£ 48,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN13 1BH spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN13 1BH. The average age is 38.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN13 1BH has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Durrington High School
Oak Grove College
Palatine Primary School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Field Place Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Everett Butchers0.5 km
- McCormick Chemists0.5 km
- Tarring News and Wine0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- George And Dragon0.6 km
- The Vine0.7 km
- Georgi Fin0.9 km
- Hand Brewing Company Ltd0.3 km
- The Elephant in the Room0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Dukes of Tarring & Dukes Sandwiches0.5 km
- Tarring Priory Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Flour Pot Bakery0.5 km
- The Old Bake House0.6 km
- The Parsonage Restaurant0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Happy Valley0.5 km
- Worthing Fisheries1.0 km
- China Cottage0.9 km
- Curry Zone0.9 km
- Delice Peri Peri0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Fresh Vegetables & Halal Meat0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Worthing0.6 km
- Durrington-On-Sea1.0 km
- Worthing1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Upton Gardens0.1 km
- St Andrews Road0.2 km
- St Andrews Road0.2 km
- Upton Gardens0.2 km
- Castle Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN131BH · Data under Open Government Licence