Postcode BN12 6BW is located in an urban city, within the Northbrook ward of Worthing in the South East region, and forms part of the Northbrook area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northbrook is £57,822 per year. The nearest station is Goring-By-Sea, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palatine Park.
Northbrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Northbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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 6BW.
Northbrook near BN12 6BW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Goring-By-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Goring-By-Sea |
| 1 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 | Longcroft Park | Large | Walking directions to Longcroft Park |
| 0.1 mi | Northbrook College (West Durrington Campus) | Medium | Walking directions to Northbrook College (West Durrington Campus) |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £405 per square foot) in Northbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £450,000 | £394 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £335,000 | £436 |
| Terraced | 17 | £327,500 | £411 |
| Flats | 9 | £198,000 | £380 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £344,450 | £163,000 | £287,450 | £275,950 |
| 2017 | £349,950 | £180,000 | £320,000 | £280,000 |
| 2018 | £359,500 | £220,000 | £300,000 | £284,995 |
| 2019 | £395,000 | £196,000 | £309,500 | £275,500 |
| 2020 | £385,000 | £152,500 | £301,500 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £187,500 | £322,000 | £296,375 |
| 2022 | £460,000 | £167,500 | £390,000 | £345,000 |
| 2023 | £445,000 | £250,000 | £347,500 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | £447,500 | £205,000 | £350,000 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £423,500 | £196,500 | £345,000 | £323,750 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £180,000 | £329,500 | £272,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £321 | £348 | £336 | £299 |
| 2017 | £323 | £322 | £317 | £305 |
| 2018 | £329 | £333 | £327 | £346 |
| 2019 | £351 | £267 | £358 | £292 |
| 2020 | £341 | £307 | £368 | £325 |
| 2021 | £362 | £323 | £357 | £353 |
| 2022 | £432 | £431 | £441 | £423 |
| 2023 | £410 | £340 | £458 | £406 |
| 2024 | £404 | £382 | £418 | £387 |
| 2025 | £401 | £402 | £433 | £403 |
| 2026 | £387 | £356 | £427 | £414 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6BW.
In the BN12 6BW postcode area, located within Northbrook, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN12 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Palatine Road, Worthing, BN12 6JJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | Palatine Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JH | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 4-5 Boxgrove Parade, The Strand, Worthing, BN12 6BR | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Worthing district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN12 6BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Venn
Northbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Beccy Cooper
Worthing West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN12 6BW records about 64 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around BN12 6BW in Northbrook is £345,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BN12 6BW, including The Laurels Primary School, Worthing (Good), Hawthorns Primary School and Educate U (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN12 6BW is Goring-By-Sea, about 847 m away.
BN12 6BW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,070 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 6BW is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Venn (Reform UK).
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.