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BN12

WORTHING

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN12 covers WORTHING in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £459,569
1yr change ▲ 1.1%
Crime 49% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£459,569

▲ 1.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

60% above national avg

Crime Rate

41.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

49% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

330 Mbps

Property Prices in BN12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN12 is £459,569, broadly in line with the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN12 cost 60.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN12 have risen 1.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £613,358 456
Semi-detached £431,620 342
Terraced £367,300 129
Flat £250,560 229
All types £459,569 1190

5-Year Price History

£455K £457K £460K £462K £465K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 41.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN12 has a crime rate well 49% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN12 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ferring C of E Primary School Primary Good mi
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Primary Not inspected mi
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Primary Good mi
St Oscar Romero Catholic School Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

113,866

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN12 are 330.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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330.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN12 is collected by Worthing. The Band D rate is £2,133/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN12 — WORTHING

Area Summary

BN12 (WORTHING) offers above-average property prices (£459,569, 60% above national average), low crime (49% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (330 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN12 WORTHING

What is the average house price in BN12 WORTHING?
The average house price in BN12 (WORTHING) is £459,569, based on 1190 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 60% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.1% over the past year.
Is BN12 WORTHING a safe area to live?
Crime in BN12 is significantly below the national average (41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN12 WORTHING?
The population of BN12 (WORTHING) is approximately 113,866 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN12?
The average broadband download speed in BN12 is 330 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN12 WORTHING?
There are 9 schools in or near BN12. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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