The Boulevard Worthing
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN13), about 840 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 45100103.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Worthing costs £2,456 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durrington-On-Sea, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 760 m (0.5 miles) away, and Longcroft Park (6.2 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Strand Medical Group, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 81 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Worthing in 2026-27: Band D £2,456 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,910 | £2,183 | £2,456 | £3,002 | £3,548 | £4,094 | £4,912 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (45% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 13 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- NHS The Causeway, Worthing: up to 48 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Site of HM Revenues & Customs and land west of HM Revenues & Customs, Barrington Road, Worthing: up to 63 homes (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Centenary House, Worthing: up to 250 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026 to 26 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway (standard works)
- 18 August 2026: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the footway, carriageway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN13 1PN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN13 1PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN13 1PN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN13 1PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| West Worthing 672,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Goring-By-Sea 549,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Palatine Road Durrington | 160 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Cambrian Way, BN13 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 21 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 39.6 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Strand Medical Group | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Strand Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mill Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Goring Hall Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Worthing Durrington Police Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Durrington - The Boulevard PFS, Durrington Cashzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Longcroft Park 6.2 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.2 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Highdown, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highdown | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Garden Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Street's Copse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Cote Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Highdown Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Worthing Beach | Beach | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Worthing: see them on the Worthing page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 370 m | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Durrington High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawthorns Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Durrington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Durrington Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Durrington - The Boulevard PFS BN13 1JZ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Chevron Catering BN13 1NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Uncle Sams BN12 6DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Love At First Bite BN12 6DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| The Strand Fish and Chips BN12 6DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Allied Pharmacy Worthing BN12 6DJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Knight's Butchers BN12 6DJ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Royal Spice BN12 6DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Smashover BN12 6DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Square Pizza Stop BN12 6BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Co-operative Stores BN12 6BS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Premier Store BN12 6BS | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| The Castle BN12 6DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Premier Education BN12 6EN | Other catering premises | 360 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2023 |
| ISS @ Orchards Infant School BN12 6EN | School/college/university | 360 m | 4 Good | 20 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (69); On or near The Boulevard (4); On or near Frobisher Close (2); On or near Selkirk Close (2); On or near Kelso Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Boulevard · Frobisher Close · Kelso Close · Selkirk Close · Strathmore Close · Strathmore Road · Frobisher Way · Drake Avenue · Melrose Close · The Boulevard · Drake Avenue · Strand Parade
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.