Durrington North
Worthing 003 · 5 sub-areas · 8,151 residents
Worthing 003 sits within the coastal town of Worthing, home to around 8,150 people and notably more settled in character than many comparable South East neighbourhoods. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,193 a month — close to the UK median for a 2-bed — and nearly two-thirds of homes here are owner-occupied, giving it a more stable, residential feel than much of the surrounding region.
Durrington North is a mid-density neighbourhood of Worthing in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Durrington North?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,310 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Durrington North in Worthing
Living in Durrington North
This part of Worthing has the feel of a place where people put down roots rather than pass through. Owner-occupation runs at around 66%, well above the national average, and the age profile skews older — over a fifth of residents are 65 or older, and the under-35s make up a smaller share than you'd find in most South East towns of similar size. It's a quieter, more residential stretch of Worthing, and that's not a complaint — it's what draws people here.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits in broadly affordable territory for the South East. A 2-bed runs around £1,193 a month, and a 1-bed can be found for closer to £900 — meaningfully cheaper than similar coastal commuter towns further east along the Sussex coast. That said, rent-to-take-home is a genuine squeeze: at around 62%, you'll be putting a large share of your pay towards rent if you're on a typical local salary.
The demographic picture is fairly homogeneous — around 92% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index sits at a low 10.6. Household types skew towards couples with children (roughly one in five households) and single-person homes (about three in ten). It's not a transient student or young-professional area; most people here are established, often owner-occupier families or older residents who've lived here for years.
Practically speaking, the nearest rail station is roughly 1.8 km away, and the rail commute to London takes about 110 minutes. That rules out daily London commuting for most people, which shapes the local economy and the kind of residents who choose to stay. Broadband coverage is excellent: 100% gigabit-capable, with no premises below the universal service obligation standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Worthing 003 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with a noticeably older population and reasonably affordable rents for the South East coast. It's quiet and residential rather than fast-paced, and broadband is excellent for remote workers. The trade-off is a long rail journey to London and a school Ofsted picture that's below the national average.
- What is the rent in Worthing 003?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £899 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,193, and a three-bedroom around £1,440. Rents rose about 3.1% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a reliable guide rather than precise figures.
- Is Worthing 003 safe?
- The crime rate is around 102 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. That's a moderate elevation, likely influenced by commercial activity in parts of the area. The quieter residential streets are generally much calmer. It's not considered a high-risk area, but it's worth checking street-level crime data for specific roads before committing.
- What's the commute from Worthing 003 to central London?
- By rail it's around 110 minutes — so not a practical daily commute for most people. The nearest station is roughly 1.8 km from a typical address. Most residents drive for local trips; only around 4% use public transport for their commute, and about 24% work from home.
- Who lives in Worthing 003?
- Predominantly older, settled residents — over 40% are aged 50 or above, and two-thirds own their home. About one in five households is a couple with children, and nearly three in ten are single-person households. It's not a young-professional or student area; turnover is low and the community is fairly long-established.
- What schools are near Worthing 003?
- There are 67 schools within 2 km, but only around 31% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 4.3 km away. Families should research specific school catchments carefully; Worthing's local authority admissions team can provide up-to-date boundary information.
- How good is broadband in Worthing 003?
- Excellent — 100% of premises have gigabit-capable broadband, and none fall below the minimum universal service standard. It's one of the better-connected neighbourhoods in the South East for home working, which matters given that roughly 24% of residents already work from home regularly.