Fairfields Worthing
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN14), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 45101460.
19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 19). 16 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Worthing costs £2,456 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is West Worthing, about 950 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Church House Gardens, is about 350 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 13 to 14 m above sea level. 2 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is St. Lawrence Surgery, about 380 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km. About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 89 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
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Flat (8); House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1996-2002 (18); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19).
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 C (39% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, West Tarring (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 1.0 km
- Carlton House Littlehampton Road: up to 8 homes (440 m)
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, 13 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 8 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN14 7TR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BN14 7NR | not in 2 or 3 | 13 / 3 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 13 m and 14 m above sea level (14 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN14 7NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN14 7TR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Worthing 672,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 950 m |
| Worthing 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km | |
| Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 35 within 800 m; nearest Thomas A Becket School Tarring | 60 m |
| Car parks | South Farm Rd. Car Park, Worthing | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | 18 within 1.6 km; nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 38.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest St. Lawrence Surgery | 380 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Tarring Community Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Pearl Dental Studios Limited | 420 m |
| Hospital | Worthing Hospital | 2.4 km |
| Police station | Worthing Durrington Police Station | 1.5 km |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food South Street, Tarring | 860 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Church House Gardens 6,640 m² | 350 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 430 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,940 m² | 550 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 24 |
2 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 170 m | No published inspection |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Worthing High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 940 m | No published inspection |
| Durrington High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.0 km | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Broadwater CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Durrington Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km | 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 | 1.2 km | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bohunt School Worthing | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heene CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km | Inadequate (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Jams BN14 7TR | Mobile caterer | 50 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Jim Jams Catering BN14 7TR | Mobile caterer | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| The Rowans Day Centre BN13 1RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Tesco Express BN14 7PE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2022 |
| The Vine BN14 7NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Jago's Pizza BN14 7NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Childcare Club BN13 1JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2022 |
| ISS @ Thomas A Becket Infant School BN13 1JB | School/college/university | 160 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| ISS @ Thomas A Becket Junior School BN14 7PR | School/college/university | 190 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| The Parsonage Restaurant BN14 7NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2022 |
| George And Dragon BN14 7NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Active Future Brighton BN14 7PF | Other catering premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Bay Trees Nursing Home BN13 1PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Tarring News and Wine BN13 1HF | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Busy Bees Playgroup BN14 7PF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Glebe Road (19); On or near Rectory Road (18); On or near Somerset Close (10); On or near Highfield Road (6); On or near High Street (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
High Street · Steeple View · Glebeside Avenue · High Street · Somerset Close · Church Way Close · Glebeside Close · Church Way · Barton Close · Glebe Road · Highdown Avenue · Bellview 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.