Thakeham Close Worthing
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN12), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45100140.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £476,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 6, E: 1).
- 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 Goring-By-Sea, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Molson Garden, is about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barn Surgery, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £476,000 | £476,000 | £476,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £595,000 | £595,000 | £595,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £370,000 | £360,000 | £380,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £334,950 | £334,950 | £334,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £294,000 | £294,000 | £294,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £324,000 | £324,000 | £324,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 6 BN12 5BA | Detached | £476,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 4 BN12 5BA | Semi-detached | £595,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2014 | 11 BN12 5BA | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2014 | 1 BN12 5BA | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2013 | 3 BN12 5BA | Detached | £334,950 | |
| 16 Nov 2012 | 2 BN12 5BA | Detached | £294,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2006 | 5 BN12 5BA | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2005 | 9 BN12 5BA | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2004 | 11 BN12 5BA | Detached | £324,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2003 | 5 BN12 5BA | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2002 | 11 BN12 5BA | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 20 Nov 1998 | 5 BN12 5BA | Detached | £120,000 | New build. |
| 3 Jun 1996 | 8 BN12 5BA | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 24 Mar 1995 | 7 BN12 5BA | Detached | £95,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 (35% of about 940 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.
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 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN12 5AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN12 5BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Goring-By-Sea 549,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| West Worthing 672,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rudgwick Avenue Goring by Sea | 150 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 41.2 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barn Surgery | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Goring Hall Hospital | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Worthing Durrington Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-operative Ferring Ferring Street, Ferring | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Molson Garden 1,790 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,180 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 830 m (0.5 miles) west. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Highdown | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Highdown Hill Camp: A Ram's Hill type enclosure, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Plantation | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Northbrook Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Street's Copse | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Highdown Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Highdown Copse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Cote Bottom | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 m | 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 |
| Ferring C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Laurels Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goring by Sea Cricket &Football Club BN12 5AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2023 |
| The Bull BN12 5AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Impact Food Group BN12 5AF | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Active Future BN12 5AF | Other catering premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Tides BN12 4UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Chips Inc BN12 4UU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Medirest Healthcare – Compass Group @ Goring Hall Hospital BN12 5AT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Partners in Wine BN12 4UP | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Goring News Box Ltd BN12 4TX | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Tesco Express BN12 4TY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Goring Way (9); On or near Thakeham Close (7); On or near Fernhurst Drive (5); On or near Thakeham Drive (4); On or near Glynde Avenue (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 72 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 67% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 83% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 22% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 73% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Rudgwick Avenue · Goring Way · Thakeham Drive · Midhurst Drive · Fernhurst Drive · Bodiam Avenue · Glynde Avenue · Goring Street · Eastergate Close · Glynde Close · Singleton Crescent · Singleton Crescent
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.