Beech Close Findon, Arun
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN14), about 30 m long. USRN 1101661.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £440,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 D; Band D in Arun costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is West Worthing, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Nepcote Green (2.8 hectares) is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lime Tree Surgery, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £510,500 | £510,500 | £510,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £297,000 | £297,000 | £297,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | 2 BN14 0UT | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2022 | 1 BN14 0UT | Detached | £510,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 1 BN14 0UT | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2015 | 4 BN14 0UT | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2012 | 2 BN14 0UT | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2006 | 3 BN14 0UT | Detached | £297,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | 3 BN14 0UT | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 23 Aug 1995 | 1 BN14 0UT | Detached | £96,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Arun in 2026-27: Band D £2,487 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,658 | £1,935 | £2,211 | £2,487 | £3,040 | £3,593 | £4,145 | £4,974 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (22% of about 1,210 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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Atalanta and Mayland, Findon Bypass: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Soldiers Field House, Findon: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 61 m and 64 m above sea level (62 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN14 0UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN14 0UT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Worthing 672,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Worthing 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Homewood Findon | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 3 Lime Road | 120 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 34.6 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lime Tree Surgery | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Lime Tree Pharmacy | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Worthing Dental Care | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Worthing Hospital | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Worthing Durrington Police Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Arundel Road Cashzone | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,080 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Nepcote Green 2.8 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Findon Allotments 1,610 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Findon Place, a listed building (Grade II*), 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Findon Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Parish Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Bowl barrow 120m north west of Cissbury | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Saucer barrow 330m north east of The Mill House | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Platform barrow 360m north east of The Mill House | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King's Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| New Forest | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Broad Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Church Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Valiers Bottom | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Patching Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 Arun: see them on the Arun page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findon Village Store BN14 0TF | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Tajdar BN14 0TF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Village House Hotel BN14 0TE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Sylvan Oak BN14 0TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Peckhams Butchers BN14 0TE | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| The Gun Inn BN14 0TA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Dee Dee's BN14 0SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Findon Manor Hotel BN14 0TA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Homewood (22); On or near Highbarn (8); On or near Downview Road (1); On or near Lime Road (1); On or near The Oval (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 9 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
Nearby streets
Beech Road · The Limes · Elm Rise · Downview Road · Lime Road · Land Associated With · Horseshoe Close · Horsham Road · Highbarn · Homewood · Ash Close · Stable Lane
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.