Postcode Analysis Worthing, South East

BN13 3SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN13 3SU.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN13 3SU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 81% social renting, BN13 3SU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

BN13 3SU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from West Durrington in Worthing. Administratively it sits within Northbrook ward and the Worthing West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BN13 3SU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for BN13 3SU are sourced from Output Area E00162262 (shared with 13 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 3SU. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

BN13 3SU has low crime rates — 39 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 offences72
Anti-social behaviour68
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft12
Public order11

school Local Schools

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The Laurels Primary School, Worthing

Good181 pupils0.3 km
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Hawthorns Primary School, Durrington

Requires Improvement134 pupils0.4 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing

Good177 pupils1.0 km
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Palatine Primary School

Good175 pupils1.2 km
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Orchards Junior School

Good517 pupils1.2 km
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Field Place Infant School

Requires Improvement272 pupils1.2 km
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Oak Grove College

Good266 pupils1.2 km
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Durrington High School

Good1602 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Fitzpatrick & Son (Butchers)0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • Kamsons Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Marie Curie0.2 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sussex Yeoman0.8 km
  • West Worthing Club CIC0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.2 km
  • Incentive Facilities Management0.6 km
  • Limbrick Corner Cafe0.8 km
  • Southern Water0.7 km
  • Theatre & Theatre Bar0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco West Durrington Extra0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China House0.8 km
  • Goring Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Taco Bell0.2 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Goring-By-Sea1.5 km
  • Durrington-On-Sea1.8 km
  • West Worthing2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Durrington Moore Close0.2 km
  • Orkney Court0.2 km
  • Buttercup Row0.3 km
  • Faraday Close0.3 km
  • Leeds Close0.3 km