Area Information for Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB

Westergate Close in Ferring is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Ferring ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Worthing West. This page combines information for the address Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BN12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for BN12 5DB.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Arun
Ward Ferring
Constituency Worthing West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 35 property sales in Westergate Close, BN12 5DB since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Ferring), and the Sussex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found 35 property sales in Westergate Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 119
Semi-Detached 18
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 3
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 144
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 106
Owned with Mortgage 29
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 146

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 37
Two People 74
Three People 18
Four People 14
Five People 3
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 146

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 37
Family Household 100
Other Household 10
Total 147

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 66
Deprived In One Dimension 62
Deprived In Two Dimensions 16
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 146

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Worthing West constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 146
Female 164
Total 310

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around BN12 5DB has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 47% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 5
5-9 13
10-14 15
15-19 3
20-24 11
25-29 8
30-34 11
35-39 10
40-44 10
45-49 11
50-54 22
55-59 19
60-64 22
65-69 27
70-74 38
75-79 43
80-84 19
85+ 20
Total 307

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BN12 5DB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 47
Married 179
Separated 3
Divorced 17
Widowed 32
Total 278

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 122
Good 127
Fair 38
Bad 20
Very Bad 3
Total 310

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 85
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 45
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 35
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 58
Other 10
Total 277

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 98% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 303
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Other 6
Total 310

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 285
European Union 11
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East and Asia 6
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 310

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 285
10+ Years 20
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 310

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BN12 5DB.

Passport(s) Held
None 33
United Kingdom 265
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 8
Rest of Europe 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 109
Christian 181
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 14
Total 310

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Ferring ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 52% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 61
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 15
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 145
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 0
Total 277

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 22
Professional Occupations 24
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 104

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 47
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 68
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 47
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 39
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 25
Semi-Routine Occupation 17
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 16
Full-time Student 6
Total 278

Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB is within the Ferring policing neighbourhood, under the Sussex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Westergate Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Ferring
Force Website: http://www.sussex.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Ferring. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BN12 5DB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB. The nearest railway station is Goring-by-Sea, approximately 740 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Goring-by-Sea 740 yards
Durrington-on-Sea 1.3 miles
Angmering 2.1 miles
West Worthing 2.2 miles
Worthing 2.9 miles
East Worthing 3.8 miles
Littlehampton 4.6 miles
Arundel 5.1 miles
Lancing 5.3 miles
Ford 6 miles
Amberley 7.1 miles
Shoreham-by-Sea 7.6 miles
Barnham 8.7 miles
Southwick 9 miles
Fishersgate 9.8 miles
Pulborough 11 miles
Bognor Regis 11 miles
Portslade 11 miles
Aldrington 12 miles
Hove 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB. The nearest is Ferring C of E Primary School, approximately 270 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB. The nearest is St Oscar Romero Catholic School, approximately 670 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
St Oscar Romero Catholic School 670 yards January 2015
    
Durrington High School 1.7 miles March 2022
    
The Angmering School 1.9 miles October 2022
    
Worthing High School 2.7 miles April 2016
    
Bohunt School Worthing 3 miles September 2018
    
St Andrew's CofE High School 3.3 miles April 2023
    
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing 3.8 miles June 2024
    
The Littlehampton Academy 4.1 miles February 2022
    
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy 5.1 miles October 2021
    
Lancing College 6.3 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB. The nearest is Barn Surgery, approximately 460 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Barn Surgery 460 yards
Strand Medical Group 1.4 miles
Lime Tree Surgery - Durrington 1.6 miles
VICTORIA ROAD SURGERY 1.6 miles
Cornerways Surgery 1.6 miles
Lime Tree Surgery Goring 1.8 miles
Angmering Surgery 2 miles
Willow Green Surgery 2.1 miles
St. Lawrence Surgery 2.3 miles
Heene Road Surgery 2.5 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB. The nearest is The Sea Road Dental Practice Partnership, approximately 1.8 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest hospitals to Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB. The nearest is Goring Hall Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Goring Hall Hospital 0.6 miles
Meadowfield 2.3 miles
Worthing Hospital 3.4 miles
Arundel & District Hospital 6 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Westergate Close, Ferring, Worthing, BN12 5DB. The nearest is Asda Opticians, approximately 0.9 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in BN12 5DB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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