Durrington South
Worthing 007 · 6 sub-areas · 9,852 residents
Worthing 007 is a residential pocket of Worthing, home to around 9,850 people with a notably older and settled demographic profile. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,190 a month — slightly below the UK national median for a 2-bed, and reflecting Worthing's position as a more affordable stretch of the South East coast. The rail commute to London runs around 95 minutes.
Durrington South is a green, lower-density part of Worthing — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Durrington South?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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 South in Worthing
Living in Durrington South
Worthing 007 has a distinctly settled, residential character — the kind of neighbourhood where owner-occupation is the norm and long-term residents outnumber transient renters by some margin. Around 73% of households own their home, which shapes the feel of the streets: quieter, more established, less churn than many comparable coastal areas.
On the cost side, this neighbourhood sits at the more accessible end of the South East rental market. A two-bedroom home runs about £1,190 a month — broadly in line with the UK national median, which is notable given that much of the South East commands a significant premium. That affordability is relative, though: rent still eats up a substantial share of take-home pay here, with renters typically spending around 62% of their take-home on housing costs.
The population skews older than many urban neighbourhoods. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 cohort is the single largest working-age group. One-person households account for almost a third of all homes, which points to a high proportion of older single occupants or empty-nesters. Couples with children make up around one in five households — present, but not the defining household type here.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 690 metres away — about an eight or nine-minute walk. The rail commute to London takes around an hour and a half, which rules this out as a daily commuter base for most London workers, though it's manageable for occasional travel. Car use is high: over half of residents drive to work, while working from home has become significant at around 31% — a figure that likely sustains demand for larger properties and quieter streets. Gigabit broadband covers the entire area, making remote working a practical reality. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Worthing 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, settled neighbourhood with good owner-occupation rates and full gigabit broadband — well suited to remote workers or older residents who value stability. Rents are moderate for the South East, but the school ratings are below the national average and the crime rate is slightly above the UK norm. It's not a lively, transient area.
- What is the rent in Worthing 007?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £900 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,190, and a three-bedroom around £1,440. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3% in the past year.
- Is Worthing 007 safe?
- The crime rate is around 95 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is above the UK average of roughly 80. It's not a high-deprivation area — it sits in the 7th decile nationally — so the elevated rate is more likely linked to footfall and petty crime than serious offending. As always, it varies by street.
- What's the commute from Worthing 007 to London?
- The rail journey to London takes around 95 minutes, and the nearest mainline station is about a nine-minute walk away. That rules out a comfortable daily commute for most London workers, but it's manageable for two or three days a week. Over half of residents drive to work, and around 31% work from home.
- Who lives in Worthing 007?
- Mostly older, settled residents — over 40% are aged 50 or above, and nearly three-quarters own their home. One-person households account for around a third of all homes. It's not a neighbourhood with a large young professional or student presence.
- What schools are near Worthing 007?
- There are 105 schools within a 2km radius, but only around 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just under 3.5 km away. It's worth researching individual schools carefully before committing to a move here with children.
- How affordable is Worthing 007 compared to the rest of the South East?
- Relatively affordable. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,190 a month — broadly in line with the UK national median, which is a decent result for the South East. That said, renters here typically spend around 62% of take-home pay on housing, so budgets can still feel tight despite the moderate headline figures.