Goring Road Worthing
1 address across 1 postcode (BN12), about 80 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 45100214.
- 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 E; 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 Durrington-On-Sea, about 800 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Marine Gardens, is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cornerways Surgery, about 300 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 228 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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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 E (30% of about 840 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Development Site At 2 To 14 Goring Road Worthing: up to 9 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- NHS The Causeway, Worthing: up to 48 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Site of HM Revenues & Customs and land west of HM Revenues & Customs, Barrington Road, Worthing: up to 63 homes (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN12 4AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| West Worthing 672,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Worthing 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wallace Avenue West Worthing | 110 m |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Cambrian Way, BN13 | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 38 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lansdowne Road 2 | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 40.3 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornerways Surgery | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 20 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mill Road (Dental Surgery) | 250 m |
| Hospital | Goring Hall Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Worthing Durrington Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Goring Road Cashzone | 10 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marine Gardens 1.1 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,880 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,740 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Northbrook Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Worthing Beach | Beach | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Street's Copse | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Highdown Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
| Cote Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | 260 m | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, 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 |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas A Becket Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Heene CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Durrington High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas A Becket Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Worthing High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op BN12 4AP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 20 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Goring News and Wine BN12 4AD | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd BN12 4AP | Retailers - other | 30 m | Exempt | |
| The Moon by Sea BN12 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Jago's Pizza BN12 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| The Elephant In The Room BN12 4AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Shafiques BN12 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Bay Leaf Cafe BN12 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Spice I Am BN12 4AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Costa Coffee BN12 4AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Tesco Express BN12 4AJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods BN12 4AL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Oxfam GB BN12 4AL | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| The Fynn BN12 4AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Ceres Health Food Store BN12 4AR | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 96 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (129); On or near Parking Area (49); On or near Ardale Close (27); On or near St Raphael Road (11); On or near Brooklyn Avenue (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Food hygiene ratings Curry Zone (takeaway/sandwich shop, BN12 4AL) now 4 Good, was 5 Very good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BN12 4AL: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bruce Avenue · Goring Road · Douglas Close · Douglas Avenue · Pembroke Avenue · Tarring Road · St Raphael Road · George V Avenue · Ardale Close · Ripley Road · Brooklyn Avenue · Reigate 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.