Romney Road Worthing
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN11), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45100237.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £575,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (E: 2).
- 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 C; 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 West Worthing, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Marine Gardens, is about 100 m 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 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cornerways Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £208,500 | £208,500 | £208,500 |
| 1997 | 2 | £134,250 | £123,000 | £145,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2016 | 1 BN11 5ES | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2011 | 3 BN11 5ES | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2000 | 3 BN11 5ES | Detached | £208,500 | |
| 7 Jul 1997 | 1 BN11 5ES | Detached | £123,000 | |
| 13 Mar 1997 | 5 BN11 5ES | Detached | £145,500 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 143 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (23% of about 1,850 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)
- Development Site At 2 To 14 Goring Road Worthing: up to 9 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN11 5ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN11 5QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Worthing 672,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Worthing 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pevensey Road West Worthing | 60 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coach Parking Worthing | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 36 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 100 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 40.8 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cornerways Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mill Road (Dental Surgery) | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Goring Hall Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Goring Road Cashzone | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marine Gardens 1.1 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 14 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 550 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | Victoria Recreation Ground 3.1 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,740 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Worthing Beach | Beach | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Northbrook Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Street's Copse | Wood | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Highdown Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
| Cote Bottom | Valley | 4.6 km (2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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) |
| 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) |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Gardens Cafe BN11 5EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Aspire Life Care BN11 5EG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Anscombe Road (9); On or near Wallace Avenue (8); On or near Winchelsea Gardens (8); On or near Anscombe Close (5); On or near Romney Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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 | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 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
Wallace Avenue · Anscombe Road · Sandwich Road · Anscombe Close · Latimer Road · Dover Road · Pevensey Road · Marine Parade · Winchelsea Gardens · Hastings Road · Aglaia Road · Bernard 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.