Postcode BN12 6BZ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% 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 Durrington-On-Sea, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Northbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,715 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Northbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 180 ft away from BN12 6BZ.
Northbrook near BN12 6BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Durrington-On-Sea located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Durrington-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Durrington-On-Sea |
| 0.7 mi | Goring-By-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Goring-By-Sea |
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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025 | 84, Chesterfield Road, Worthing, BN12 6BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £299,600 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 2, Burlington Road, Worthing, BN12 6DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 27, Cavendish Close, Worthing, BN12 6DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 3, Wavertree Road, Worthing, BN12 6DE | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 9, Durston House, 21, Chesterfield Road, Worthing, BN12 6BY | Flats | Leasehold | £203,000 |
In the BN12 6BZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Orchards Infant School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2021. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Orchards Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2016. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN12 6BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 3-6 Field Place, Worthing, BN12 6BS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Drake Avenue, Worthing, BN12 6DH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | The Strand Local | Drake Avenue, Worthing, BN12 6DH | Walking directions to The Strand Local |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Nelson Road, Worthing, BN13 1JY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Express | Palatine Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JH | Walking directions to Premier Express |
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 6BZ, 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 6BZ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6BZ 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 6BZ, including Orchards Infant School (Requires improvement), Orchards Junior School (Good) and West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN12 6BZ is Durrington-On-Sea, about 363 m away.
BN12 6BZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,715 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 6BZ is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lionel Harman (Reform UK).