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About

Northbrook is a residential neighbourhood situated in the eastern part of Worthing, bordered by the A27 to the north. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local shops, and several schools, serving as a practical and established community for its residents. Its streets are primarily lined with semi-detached and terraced homes, providing a settled environment. The layout is functional, with good road connections facilitating travel into Worthing town centre and towards Brighton.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Northbrook Arms, a traditional pub that has long served as a social hub. The area includes the Northbrook College campus, which contributes to the daily rhythm of the locality. To the south, it extends towards West Durrington, with access to the open spaces of the South Downs National Park a short distance away, offering walking routes and views over the coastal plain.

Area overview

On average Northbrook has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northbrook is £57,822 per year. There are 1 schools in Northbrook: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northbrook is home to around 10,187 people, with a population density of about 2,486.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northbrook Population
10,187
Population density
2,486.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.73(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.22(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.79(-10%)
Other theft
4.61(-17%)
Public order
4.22(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,681
85.22%
Other White
412
4.04%
Other Asian
178
1.75%
African
143
1.4%
Indian
112
1.1%
Total population: 10,187

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,992
25.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,481
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,376
17.89%
No qualifications
1,256
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
980
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,693

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,453
37.11%
Owns outright
892
22.78%
Other social rented
743
18.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
450
11.49%
Social rents from council
207
5.29%
Total households: 3,915

Property prices in Northbrook

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Northbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northbrook 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 Northbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£395,000
Flats8£222,500
Semi-Detached46£339,000
Terraced34£311,100

10 years median price trend in Northbrook

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.