Postcode BN12 6AB is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Worthing in the South East region, and forms part of the Northbrook area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northbrook is £57,822 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £325,000 (around £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £245,000 and £415,000. The nearest station is Goring-By-Sea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palatine Park.
Northbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,105 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Northbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Northbrook is £57,822 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN12 6AB.
Northbrook near BN12 6AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Goring-By-Sea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goring-By-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Goring-By-Sea |
| 0.6 mi | Durrington-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Durrington-On-Sea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Palatine Park | Large | Walking directions to Palatine Park |
| 0.4 mi | Northbrook College (West Durrington Campus) | Medium | Walking directions to Northbrook College (West Durrington Campus) |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £617,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £459,120 | £401 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £376,000 | £419 |
| Terraced | 22 | £318,250 | £389 |
| Flats | 30 | £183,500 | £345 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £313,500 | £183,000 | £297,000 | £322,495 |
| 2017 | £377,498 | £202,950 | £304,995 | £279,995 |
| 2018 | £337,250 | £173,500 | £311,000 | £268,000 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £160,000 | £312,000 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | £380,000 | £170,000 | £306,250 | £267,000 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £185,000 | £345,500 | £277,000 |
| 2022 | £489,500 | £200,000 | £365,000 | £342,500 |
| 2023 | £368,500 | £210,000 | £378,000 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £197,000 | £375,000 | £307,000 |
| 2025 | £440,000 | £195,000 | £367,500 | £317,000 |
| 2026 | £469,560 | £187,500 | £380,000 | £318,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £347 | £289 | £308 | £262 |
| 2017 | £329 | £312 | £325 | £330 |
| 2018 | £382 | £275 | £341 | £303 |
| 2019 | £382 | £379 | £344 | £308 |
| 2020 | £360 | £337 | £353 | £290 |
| 2021 | £388 | £322 | £378 | £335 |
| 2022 | £450 | £352 | £421 | £366 |
| 2023 | £433 | £345 | £438 | £395 |
| 2024 | £476 | £332 | £410 | £343 |
| 2025 | £449 | £333 | £415 | £366 |
| 2026 | £397 | £343 | £440 | £361 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | 39, Limbrick Lane, Worthing, BN12 6AB | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 41, Limbrick Lane, Worthing, BN12 6AB | Terraced | Freehold | £319,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2026 | 4A, Southwater Close, Worthing, BN12 6BJ | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 10, Southwater Close, Worthing, BN12 6BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 59, Limbrick Lane, Worthing, BN12 6AE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £410,000 |
In the BN12 6AB postcode area, located within Northbrook, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Orchards Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2018. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Orchards Infant School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2021. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN12 6AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | Palatine Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JH | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Palatine Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 4-5 Boxgrove Parade, The Strand, Worthing, BN12 6BR | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Goring Way, Worthing, BN12 4TY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Goring Food & Wine | Goring Way, Worthing, BN12 4TX | Walking directions to Goring Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Worthing district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN12 6AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lionel Harman
Castle - Elected 7 May 2026
Beccy Cooper
Worthing West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN12 6AB records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BN12 6AB in Castle is £325,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to BN12 6AB, including Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School (Good), Orchards Junior School (Good) and Orchards Infant School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN12 6AB is Goring-By-Sea, about 623 m away.
BN12 6AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN12 6AB is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lionel Harman (Reform UK).