Living in BN14, Worthing
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN14 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 BN14
110 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £440,000 and a range from £105,000 to £1,090,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 34 THE COURTYARD, 24 - 26 OFFINGTON LANE, BN14 9RT | flat-maisonette | £155,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 30 HALL AVENUE, BN14 9BD | semi-detached | £467,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 27 HALL AVENUE, BN14 9BD | detached | £600,000 | 2026-04-28 |
| 3 SHIRLEY CLOSE, BN14 9BA | flat-maisonette | £275,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| GROUND FLOOR FLAT 102 LOXWOOD AVENUE, BN14 7RD | flat-maisonette | £235,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 23 SHIRLEY CLOSE, BN14 9BA | semi-detached | £272,500 | 2026-04-24 |
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
38 schools within 3 miles , of which 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Whytemead Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Downsbrook Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Durrington Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE High School | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
23 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Educate U, Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing, Our Lady of Sion School, Sompting Abbotts School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near BN14, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 | 25.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 7.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
139 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN14 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Worthing's figures.
Common questions about BN14
What is the average house price in BN14?
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 BN14?
Prices in Worthing are down 5.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN14?
The median of 110 recorded sales around central BN14 in the last 2 years is £440,000, ranging from £105,000 to £1,090,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN14?
38 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN14, and 76% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN14?
139 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BN14 at risk of flooding?
Central BN14 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 BN14 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 76% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £440,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 139 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN14 safe?
139 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN14 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? BN14 or BN13, BN14 or BN11, BN14 or BN99.
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