Postcode BN12 6HU is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward 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 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northbrook is £49,200 per year. The nearest station is Goring-By-Sea located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Palatine Park.
Northbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Northbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.5% 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 of residents in Northbrook is £49,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from BN12 6HU.
Northbrook near BN12 6HU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Palatine Park | Large | Walking directions to Palatine Park |
| 0.3 mi | Longcroft Park | Large | Walking directions to Longcroft Park |
| 0.4 mi | Northbrook College (West Durrington Campus) | Medium | Walking directions to Northbrook College (West Durrington Campus) |
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £337,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £402,493 |
| Flats | 30 | £187,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £372,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the BN12 6HU postcode area, located within Northbrook, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN12 6HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express | Palatine Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JH | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Palatine Road, Worthing, BN12 6JJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.