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BN12 6FG

Skylark Rise

Northbrook

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Detailed insights for BN12 6FG

Overview

Postcode BN12 6FG 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Northbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Northbrook is £57,822 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN12 6FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Northbrook near BN12 6FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Goring-By-Sea located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN12 6FG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Goring-By-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Goring-By-Sea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN12 6FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPalatine ParkLargeWalking directions to Palatine Park
0.4 miLongcroft ParkLargeWalking directions to Longcroft Park
0.2 miNorthbrook College (West Durrington Campus)MediumWalking directions to Northbrook College (West Durrington Campus)

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
3,523.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.83(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.91(+86%)
Public order
6.39(+5%)
Other theft
5.86(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.26(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
74.86%
Other White
29
7.84%
Other Asian
18
4.86%
Indian
8
2.16%
Arab
6
1.62%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
38.43%
Level 3 (A level)
72
26.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.58%
No qualifications
17
6.34%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
98
75.38%
Owns outright
19
14.62%
Other social rented
5
3.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.08%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Northbrook

Median price£345,000
Price per sq ft£405
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£296K – £425K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£450,000£394
Semi-Detached25£335,000£436
Terraced17£327,500£411
Flats9£198,000£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northbrook

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202614, Skylark Rise, Worthing, BN12 6FGDetachedFreehold£535,000
16 Dec 202510, Skylark Rise, Worthing, BN12 6FGDetachedFreehold£507,500
05 Sept 20256, Skylark Rise, Worthing, BN12 6FGDetachedFreehold£500,000
21 Nov 202542, Nightingale Avenue, Worthing, BN12 6FHSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
06 Feb 202523, Red Kite Way, Worthing, BN12 6FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the BN12 6FG postcode area, located within Northbrook, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN12 6FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Laurels Primary School, WorthingAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHawthorns Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableEducate UOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN12 6FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN12 6FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons DailyPalatine Road, Worthing, BN12 6JJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miPremier ExpressPalatine Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JHWalking directions to Premier Express
0.4 miBudgens4-5 Boxgrove Parade, The Strand, Worthing, BN12 6BRWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miTesco Extra1 Fulbeck Way, West Durrington, BN13 3FGWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Worthing district (2025-26).

Band A£1,562
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,083
Band D£2,343
Band E£2,864
Band F£3,385
Band G£3,905
Band H£4,686

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN12 6FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Venn

Northbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Beccy Cooper

Worthing West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWorthingE07000229
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorthing WestE14001599
WardNorthbrookE05007702
ParishWorthing, unparished areaE43000150
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NorthbrookE02006626
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worthing 006GE01034827
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2015-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BN12 6FG

Is BN12 6FG (Northbrook) safe?

The area around BN12 6FG 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.

What is the average house price near BN12 6FG?

The median sale price around BN12 6FG in Northbrook is £345,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN12 6FG?

There are 11 schools close to BN12 6FG, including The Laurels Primary School, Worthing (Good), Hawthorns Primary School and Educate U (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN12 6FG?

The closest station to BN12 6FG is Goring-By-Sea, about 904 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN12 6FG?

BN12 6FG 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).

Who represents BN12 6FG (Northbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN12 6FG is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Venn (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.