This area is in a fairly typical neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Worthing West Borough is represented by the Conservative party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Worthing West Borough, represented by the Conservative MP, Peter Bottomley. At the last general election Conservative won control with a majority of 14,823 votes over Labour. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 2030 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is densely populated, with 2030 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Around the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with families with older children
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This area is popular with families with older children. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- Worthing is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Worthing is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Retail, Manufacturing, and Health
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Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Manufacturing, and Health
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
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Most people travel to their workplace by Car (60%) and Walking (17%)
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the South East region average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is around the South East region average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income around the South East region average.
Deprivation
- Worthing scores poorly in official government deprivation statistics compared to other places in South East
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Worthing is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Local politics
Worthing West Borough is represented by the Labour party.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Worthing, which is controlled by the Labour party. At a county level, West Sussex provide some services.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the Arun Locality average of 50
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is around the Arun Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income around the Arun Locality average.
Deprivation
- Worthing area scores worse than Arun in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Worthing is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.