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About

Gaisford ward lies in the central northern part of Worthing, characterised primarily by residential streets. The area is dominated by a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to semi-detached homes from the interwar period. Its boundaries are largely formed by major roads, including the A27 to the north, which separates it from the South Downs.

Within the ward, the presence of Worthing Hospital is a significant feature, serving as a major local employer. The residential feel is punctuated by several small local parades of shops catering to daily needs. The terrain is generally flat, typical of the coastal plain, with the railway line running along its southern edge providing a direct link to Brighton and other destinations.

Area overview

On average Gaisford has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gaisford is £59,624 per year. There are 4 schools in Gaisford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Gaisford is home to around 9,370 people, with a population density of about 5,809 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gaisford Population
9,370
Population density
5,809 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.6(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.03(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.51(+1%)
Public order
4.7(-23%)
Shoplifting
4.48(-44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,877
84.05%
Other White
583
6.22%
Other Asian
138
1.47%
Other
95
1.01%
Indian
89
0.95%
Total population: 9,372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,682
35.16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,470
19.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,095
14.36%
No qualifications
1,040
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
736
9.65%
Total 16+ residents: 7,627

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,492
37.54%
Owns outright
1,288
32.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
833
20.96%
Other social rented
213
5.36%
Other forms of private rent
76
1.91%
Total households: 3,974

Property prices in Gaisford

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£399
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £440K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £399 per square foot) in Gaisford area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gaisford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£540,000£430
Semi-Detached24£434,000£440
Terraced31£385,000£399
Flats32£211,000£336

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gaisford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gaisford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438,000£152,500£365,000£290,000
2017£457,500£179,000£375,000£292,000
2018£408,500£193,750£372,500£308,000
2019£425,750£170,000£355,000£326,750
2020£494,775£188,250£410,000£311,250
2021£507,500£185,000£427,500£360,000
2022£542,000£205,000£475,278£395,000
2023£550,000£227,250£462,500£425,000
2024£600,000£188,500£496,500£372,500
2025£540,000£211,000£435,000£375,000
2026£550,000£198,750£415,000£380,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gaisford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gaisford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350£301£326£282
2017£338£285£315£301
2018£338£307£321£330
2019£331£292£333£301
2020£405£310£340£316
2021£390£321£360£352
2022£449£378£439£409
2023£441£367£402£398
2024£411£335£403£372
2025£443£352£418£384
2026£337£333£450£351
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gaisford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gaisford in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Gaisford

Is Gaisford safe?

Gaisford records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gaisford?

The median sale price in Gaisford is £385,000 (about £399 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Gaisford?

Gaisford has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Gaisford?

Gaisford scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gaisford sits around rank 19,305 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gaisford?

The average household income in Gaisford is around £59,624 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gaisford?

Gaisford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Claire Lydia Hatfield (Green Party).

All postcodes in Gaisford

BN148AZ

Georgia Avenue

BN148AN

Broadwater Road

BN147AL

South Farm Road

BN147BY

Langton Road

BN148AR

Cecilian Avenue

BN147QX

Wiston Avenue

BN147PZ

Orchard Close

BN148HN

Sompting Avenue

BN147AS

Carnegie Gardens

BN147RU

Balcombe Avenue

BN147BS

Bridge Road

BN147HG

Woodside Road

BN147QH

Adversane Road

BN147RP

Ardsheal Close

BN147BH

Queen Street

BN147RB

Loxwood Avenue

BN149BY

Broadwater Street West

BN147HA

Carnegie Close

BN147JA

Bulkington Avenue

BN147PN

Rectory Road

BN147HX

Gaisford Close

BN147HP

Gaisford Road

BN147BA

South Farm Road

BN148JE

Broadwater Boulevard

BN147EE

Pavilion Road

BN147QJ

Adversane Road

BN147DS

Northcourt Road

BN148HU

Broadwater Road

BN147DP

Westcourt Road

BN147NU

Glebeside Close

BN147AR

Gaisford

BN147BE

Queen Street

BN147FH

Home Guard Mews

BN147AW

Brockley Close

BN147TF

Rectory Gardens

BN147BQ

Cortis Avenue

BN148DF

Westbourne Avenue

BN148AG

Broadwater Road

BN147DT

Northcourt Road

BN147AY

South Farm Road

BN147NQ

Northcourt Road

BN147DH

Westcourt Place

BN147EF

Pavilion Road

BN148AY

Evelyn Road

BN148AS

Livesay Crescent

BN147AH

Centrecourt Close

BN148AF

Bashfords Lane

BN147DY

Brittany Road

BN148HT

Broadwater Road

BN148DB

King Edward Avenue

BN148HF

Beaumont Road

BN147QT

Alfriston Close

BN147QD

Orchard Avenue

BN147PY

Orchard Avenue

BN147HH

Bulkington Avenue

BN147BP

South Farm Road

BN147AX

South Farm Road

BN147QP

Wiston Avenue

BN147QU

Alfriston Road

BN147QL

Wiston Avenue

BN147TN

South Farm Road

BN148AT

Livesay Crescent

BN147DF

Southcourt Road

BN147PB

Rectory Road

BN147PX

Wiston Avenue

BN147AT

Saxony Road

BN148AJ

Broadwater Road

BN147EQ

Pavilion Road

BN147HF

Henty Road

BN148AE

Broadwater Road

BN147TP

South Farm Road

BN147HE

Henty Road

BN148BA

St Wilfreds Road

BN147PP

Wiston Avenue

BN147RT

Balcombe Avenue

BN147HZ

Bulkington Avenue

BN148GA

Gaisford

BN147DB

Eastcourt Road

BN147HR

Shermanbury Road

BN148JF

Broadwater Boulevard Flats

BN148HJ

Carnegie Road

BN147BB

South Farm Road

BN147JE

St Lawrence Avenue

BN147HL

Bulkington Avenue

BN147AZ

Loder Gardens

BN147BF

Carnegie Road

BN149AD

Broadwater Street East

BN147EJ

St Elmo Road

BN147TE

Rectory Gardens

BN147QA

Watersfield Road

BN147FL

Gaisford

BN149AJ

Broadwater Street East

BN147BZ

Langton Road

BN147QZ

Loxwood Avenue

BN147ER

Lanfranc Road

BN147DE

Northcourt Road

BN147TG

Rectory Gardens

BN147AP

South Farm Road

BN147QB

Orchard Avenue

BN147RS

Balcombe Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.