Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

MERSEY CLOSE, BN13 3NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERSEY CLOSE, BN13 3NL.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BN13 3NL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £370k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £370k 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 3NL is a sought-after residential area on Mersey Close, 0.3km from Durrington in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Durrington ward and the Worthing West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in BN13, BN13 3NL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. 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 3NL are sourced from Output Area E00162132 (shared with 10 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 3NL. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 346,666

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

BN13 3NL has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour33
Burglary17
Shoplifting14
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington

Requires Improvement134 pupils0.8 km
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Durrington Infant School

Good279 pupils0.9 km
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Durrington Junior School

Good315 pupils0.9 km
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The Laurels Primary School, Worthing

Good181 pupils1.1 km
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Oak Grove College

Good266 pupils1.1 km
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Durrington High School

Good1602 pupils1.1 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing

Good177 pupils1.2 km
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Palatine Primary School

Good175 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Durrington Post Office0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Salvington Food Centre0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Kamsons Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Park View0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food0.5 km
  • Tesco West Durrington Extra0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Hot Spot0.9 km
  • King Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
  • New Sunflower1.0 km
  • Oz's Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Trawlerman0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durrington-On-Sea2.2 km
  • Goring-By-Sea2.3 km
  • West Worthing2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Arun Crescent0.1 km
  • Arun Crescent0.1 km
  • Adur Avenue0.1 km
  • Thames Way0.2 km
  • Thames Way0.2 km