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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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 5,809.0 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

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Gaisford area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gaisford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced41£375,000
Semi-Detached25£425,000
Flats32£218,500
Detached13£555,000

10 years median price trend in Gaisford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gaisford.

All postcodes in Gaisford

BN147DJ

Westcourt Road

BN147TH

Rectory Gardens

BN147QW

Cranleigh Road

BN147JG

St Lawrence Avenue

BN149AH

Broadwater Street East

BN147JH

St Lawrence Lane

BN149AL

The Square

BN147EN

St Anselms Road

BN148DE

Westbourne Avenue

BN148HY

Broadwater Road

BN147DX

Normandy Road

BN149AS

Yew Tree Cottages

BN147HU

Gaisford Close

BN147DR

Northcourt Road

BN148AP

Cecilian Avenue

BN147PU

Wiston Close

BN147DU

Northcourt Road

BN147BW

King Street

BN147HS

Nutbourne Road

BN147JJ

St Lawrence Avenue

BN147QS

Alfriston Road

BN147EW

St Anselms Road

BN147HY

Bulkington Avenue

BN148HL

Broadwater Road

BN147PS

Wiston Avenue

BN148AU

Cecilian Avenue

BN147AU

South Farm Road

BN148BX

Ivy Arch Road

BN149BT

Broadwater Street West

BN148HA

Beaumont Road

BN147HW

Gaisford Road

BN148HE

Beaumont Road

BN147PR

Glebeside Avenue

BN147ED

South Farm Road

BN147LJ

Bulkington Avenue

BN148HB

Manor View Court

BN147AE

South Farm Road

BN147AF

South Farm Road

BN147AN

South Farm Road

BN147RR

Balcombe Avenue

BN147QY

Loxwood Avenue

BN147EA

Normandy Road

BN147BL

Queen Street

BN148AD

Broadwater Road

BN147AD

South Farm Road

BN147EG

Pavilion Road

BN148HW

Sompting Avenue

BN147RE

Westdean Road

BN147DL

Westcourt Road

BN149BS

Broadwater Street West

BN148AH

Broadwater Road

BN147BU

Bridge Road

BN147RN

Ardsheal Road

BN147BD

Carnegie Road

BN147BN

King Street

BN147BX

Bridge Road

BN147EH

St Elmo Road

BN148HR

Manor View Court

BN149HP

Broadwater Mews

BN147QR

Cranleigh Road

BN147RF

Loxwood Avenue

BN148HS

Sompting Avenue

BN147DZ

Brittany Road

BN147HT

Woodmancote Road

BN148AX

Fairlawn Drive

BN147EP

Pavilion Road

BN147HN

Gaisford Road

BN147HQ

Woodside Road

BN147PW

Rectory Road

BN147AG

Centrecourt Road

BN147BJ

Queen Street

BN147QE

Stopham Close

BN147DN

Pembury Road

BN147RA

Loxwood Avenue

BN148HX

Manor Field Court

BN147DQ

Westcourt Road

BN147QN

Cranleigh Road

BN148AW

Broadwater Road

BN147TW

South Farm Road

BN147PT

Wiston Avenue

BN148DD

King Edward Avenue

BN147EL

Pavilion Road

BN147AQ

Centrecourt Road

BN147DA

Eastcourt Road

BN147DW

Pembury Close

BN147BG

Cortis Avenue

BN147AJ

Osmonde Close

BN149AW

Broadwater Street East

BN147JB

Loxley Gardens

BN147TQ

Rectory Gardens

BN148AA

Broadwater Road

BN147JL

St Lawrence Avenue

BN147JF

St Lawrence Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.