Cuckoo Gate Worthing
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN12), about 100 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 45101626.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 10).
- 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 Worthing costs £2,456 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Highdown Gardens (12 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Strand Medical Group, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 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 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £380,000 | £375,000 | £385,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £336,000 | £336,000 | £336,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £395,500 | £395,500 | £395,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2014 | 10 | £272,500 | £264,950 | £347,900 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2023 | 6 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £400,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2022 | 2 BN12 6FF | Detached | £515,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2020 | 10 BN12 6FF | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2020 | 2 BN12 6FF | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2018 | 7 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £336,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2017 | 1 BN12 6FF | Detached | £395,500 | |
| 12 May 2016 | 3 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 3 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £315,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 8 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £275,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 9 BN12 6FF | Detached | £347,900 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 10 BN12 6FF | Detached | £345,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 1 BN12 6FF | Detached | £345,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 2 BN12 6FF | Detached | £329,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 4 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £270,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 6 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £270,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 7 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £269,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 3 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £264,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 5 BN12 6FF | Terraced | £264,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2014 (10).
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 D (38% of about 900 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)
- Caravan Club, Titnore Way, Worthing: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Columbia House, Romany Road: up to 78 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 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 addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN12 6FF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN12 6FH | 97% | 97% | 97% | 3% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Goring-By-Sea 549,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| West Worthing 672,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Northbrook College Durrington | 240 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Galsworthy Road | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 40 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Strand Medical Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Goring Hall Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Worthing Durrington Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Worthing Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,250 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Highdown Gardens 12 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,470 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Highdown, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 900 m (0.6 miles) west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Highdown | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Highdown Hill Camp: A Ram's Hill type enclosure, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Pond | Lake or reservoir | 250 m north |
| Street's Copse | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Garden Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Highdown Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Cote Bottom | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Worthing Beach | Beach | 4.9 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 Worthing: see them on the Worthing page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hawthorns Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ferring C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Durrington High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Catering at Haviland House BN12 6FE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Arundel Restaurant and Brookes Coffee Shop BN12 6NU | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Theatre & Theatre Bar BN12 6NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Aramark at Northbrook College BN12 6NU | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| West Sussex Music BN12 6NU | School/college/university | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| OCS canteen BN99 3HH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Ghost Lifestyle UK Ltd BN99 3HH | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| ST BARNABAS BN12 6NZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Southern Water BN13 3NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bugdens BN12 6BR | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 May 2024 |
| Goring Fish Bar BN12 6JL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Premier Express BN12 6JJ | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Limbrick Corner Cafe BN12 6JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Morrisons BN12 6JJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2022 |
| The Sandwich Shop BN12 6JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightingale Avenue (19); On or near Blackbird Lane (11); On or near Cuckoo Gate (7); On or near Littlehampton Road (4); On or near Yeoman Gate (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nightingale Avenue · Robin Road · Red Kite Way · Blackbird Lane · Yeoman Way · Skylark Rise · Boxgrove · Ditchling Close · Harting Close · Yeoman Road · Patching Close · Romany Road
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.