Living in BN12, Worthing
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN12 in Worthing. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Worthing: £296,227, down 5.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN12
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £367,000 and a range from £98,500 to £1,035,500. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CHATSMORE CRESCENT, BN12 5AA | flat-maisonette | £235,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 18 ALDSWORTH COURT, BN12 4UR | flat-maisonette | £235,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 78 MULBERRY LANE, BN12 4QT | terraced | £295,350 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2 ILEX HOUSE GORING STREET, BN12 5AN | flat-maisonette | £249,950 | 2026-05-08 |
| 52 COMPTON AVENUE, BN12 4UE | semi-detached | £470,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 11 BURY DRIVE, BN12 4XB | detached | £509,500 | 2026-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
20 schools within 3 miles , of which 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring C of E Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Durrington High School | Secondary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Durrington Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
15 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 14.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.5% |
| Skilled trades | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
148 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Worthing's figures.
Common questions about BN12
What is the average house price in BN12?
The average sold price in Worthing is £296,227 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN12?
Prices in Worthing are down 5.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN12?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central BN12 in the last 2 years is £367,000, ranging from £98,500 to £1,035,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN12?
20 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN12, and 60% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN12?
148 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BN12 at risk of flooding?
Central BN12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 60% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £367,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 148 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN12 safe?
148 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN12 or BN13, BN12 or BN11, BN12 or BN14.
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