Postcode report
BN11 5AB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Worthing
About BN11 5AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN11 5AB is a postcode in Heene, Worthing, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN11 5AB, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN11 5AB are housing and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN11 5AB is based on Worthing 012 Census 2021. It covers 8,244 residents, 5,304 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near BN11 5AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £263k from 74 rolling sales, down 7.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN11 5AB can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN11 5AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN11 5AB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,099 planning applications, 23 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN11 5AB
Is BN11 5AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN11 5AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN11 5AB?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN11 5AB?
LocaleIQ matched BN11 5AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN11 5AB?
The latest median sold price is £263k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN11 5AB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,099 planning records, 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.