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.
FIRSDOWN CLOSE, BN13 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRSDOWN CLOSE, BN13 3BQ.
282
53
£ 52,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Vale School, Worthing
Durrington Infant School
Durrington Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Wild Bean Cafe & M&S Food at BP0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Valley Bar0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Anaz0.7 km
- Linga Longa Cafe0.7 km
- Shaz0.6 km
- The Coffee Camp0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: BN133BQ · Data under Open Government Licence