Postcode BN12 6JA 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 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northbrook is £49,200 per year. The nearest station is Durrington-On-Sea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Longcroft 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 100.6 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN12 6JA.
Northbrook near BN12 6JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,250 up to £583,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £407,500 |
| Flats | 26 | £193,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £311,200 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the BN12 6JA postcode area, located within Northbrook, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Educate U | Other independent school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Orchards Junior School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Orchards Infant School | Academy sponsor led | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.