Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

FIRSDOWN CLOSE, BN13 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRSDOWN CLOSE, BN13 3BQ.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN13 3BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

BN13 3BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £413k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £413k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN13 3BQ is a sought-after residential area on Firsdown Close, 0.2km from High Salvington in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Salvington ward and the Worthing West constituency.

For serious buyers, BN13 3BQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for BN13 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00162321 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN13 3BQ. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,000

4 sales · Mean £ 413,750

Terraced

£ 357,500

2 sales · Mean £ 357,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN13 3BQ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Vale School, Worthing

Good608 pupils0.4 km
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Durrington Infant School

Good279 pupils1.4 km
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Durrington Junior School

Good315 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Wild Bean Cafe & M&S Food at BP0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Valley Bar0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Anaz0.7 km
  • Linga Longa Cafe0.7 km
  • Shaz0.6 km
  • The Coffee Camp0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cherry House0.7 km
  • Findon Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durrington-On-Sea3.4 km
  • West Worthing3.5 km
  • Goring-By-Sea3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Furze Road0.1 km
  • Salvington Hill0.2 km
  • Salvington Hill0.2 km
  • Hayling Gardens0.3 km
  • Cherry Walk0.3 km