Postcode BN12 6JX is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Worthing in the South East region, and forms part of the Durrington South area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Durrington South is £54,808 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palatine Park.
Durrington South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,893 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Durrington South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Durrington South is £54,808 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from BN12 6JX.
Durrington South near BN12 6JX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Durrington-On-Sea | N/A | Walking directions to Durrington-On-Sea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Palatine Park | Large | Walking directions to Palatine Park |
| 0.3 mi | Longcroft Park | Large | Walking directions to Longcroft Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6JX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 44, Cumberland Avenue, Worthing, BN12 6JX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 21, Cumberland Avenue, Worthing, BN12 6JX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 35, Derwent Drive, Worthing, BN12 6LA | Detached | Freehold | £459,120 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 22, Barnet Way, Worthing, BN13 2QR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £206,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 22, Windermere Crescent, Worthing, BN12 6JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £372,000 |
In the BN12 6JX postcode area, located within Durrington South, there are 11 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Durrington High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Orchards Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Sept 2018. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN12 6JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Worthing, BN13 1QY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Nelson Road, Worthing, BN13 1JY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | The Strand Local | Drake Avenue, Worthing, BN12 6DH | Walking directions to The Strand Local |
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 6JX, 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 6JX records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 public order.
The median sale price around BN12 6JX in Castle is £325,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to BN12 6JX, including English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing (Good), Durrington High School (Good) and Orchards Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN12 6JX is Durrington-On-Sea, about 1,064 m away.
BN12 6JX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,893 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 6JX is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lionel Harman (Reform UK).