Gold Chase Worthing
15 addresses across 1 postcode (BN12), about 90 m long. USRN 45101725.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (A: 4, B: 10).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Worthing costs £2,456 a year in 2026-27.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Durrington-On-Sea, about 240 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 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: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Strand Medical Group, about 310 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 73 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); House, detached (2). Built: 2023 (12); 2026 (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 E (48% of about 820 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)
- Site of HM Revenues & Customs and land west of HM Revenues & Customs, Barrington Road, Worthing: up to 63 homes (50 m)
- NHS The Causeway, Worthing: up to 48 homes, permissioned (280 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
No Ofcom coverage figures for these postcodes.
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 240 m |
| Goring-By-Sea 549,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| West Worthing 672,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burlington Road Durrington | 250 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Cambrian Way, BN13 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 22 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Causeway | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 40.2 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Strand Medical Group | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Strand Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mill Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Goring Hall Hospital | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Worthing Durrington Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Field Place, Goring On Sea | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,220 m² | 340 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1,900 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,300 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,740 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Highdown | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| The Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Street's Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Highdown Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Cote Bottom | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Worthing Beach | Beach | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 1 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 11 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 3 |
12 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Durrington High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Hawthorns Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westholme Clinic BN12 4SG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| The Castle BN12 6DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Maybridge Community Church BN12 6DR | Other catering premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Premier Store BN12 6BS | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| The Child Care Club BN12 4HD | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2023 |
| ISS @ West Park CofE Primary BN12 4HD | School/college/university | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Smashover BN12 6DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Royal Spice BN12 6DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Co-operative Stores BN12 6BS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Square Pizza Stop BN12 6BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Worthing BN12 6DJ | Retailers - other | 370 m | Exempt | |
| Knight's Butchers BN12 6DJ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| The Strand Fish and Chips BN12 6DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Love At First Bite BN12 6DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Uncle Sams BN12 6DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Burlington Road (24); On or near Wavertree Road (15); On or near Durrington-On-Sea (15); On or near Chesterfield Road (11); On or near Avondale Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, house, detached (lodged 26 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BN12 4FQ: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Beachhead Grove · Omaha Place · Chesterfield Road · Utah Way · Burlington Road · Neptune Road · Avondale Close · Wavertree Road · Barrington Road · Sword Street · Wellesley Avenue · The Causeway
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.