A27 Worthing
2 addresses across 1 postcode (BN14), about 260 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 45100026.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Worthing costs £2,456 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Worthing, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lyons Farm Open Space, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Broadwater Medical Centre, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Worthing in 2026-27: Band D £2,456 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,910 | £2,183 | £2,456 | £3,002 | £3,548 | £4,094 | £4,912 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (35% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 14 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Carlton House Littlehampton Road: up to 8 homes (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 15 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN14 9QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Worthing 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| West Worthing 672,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| East Worthing 471,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Grove Lodge Roundabout Broadwater | 80 m |
| Car parks | South Farm Rd. Car Park, Worthing | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 37.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Broadwater Medical Centre | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Essence Worthing | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Worthing Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Broadwater - Cricketers Parade Cashzone | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Lyons Farm Open Space 1.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hill Barn Recreation Ground 10 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,820 m² | 260 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Plantation | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Sheepcombe Hanger | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| The Mountain | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Deep Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Worthing Beach | Beach | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Northbrook Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Worthing: see them on the Worthing page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bohunt School Worthing | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Worthing High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whytemead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downsbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bramber Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's CofE High School Church of England | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Durrington Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Durrington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Farm Road BN14 7TL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Aramark@ Worthing College BN14 9FD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2022 |
| First Steps Childcare BN14 9FD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 4 Good | 23 Dec 2025 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Worthing College BN14 9FD | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| OPMC Kitchen BN14 7TN | Other catering premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Zach's Cafe BN14 7TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Bright Little Minds Childcare BN14 9DE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Golden Bowl BN14 9DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lamorna Grove (14); On or near Warren Close (8); On or near Offington Court (4); On or near Gorse Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | under 1% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN14 9QH: 2 addresses of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Offington Court · Lamorna Grove · Upper Brighton Road · Warren Close · South Farm Road · Gorse Avenue · Offington Avenue · Broadwater Street West · Broadwater Street West · Grove Road · Hill Barn Lane · Warren Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.