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BN12 6PA

Littlehampton Road

Northbrook

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Detailed insights for BN12 6PA

Overview

Postcode BN12 6PA is located in an urban city, within the Northbrook ward of Worthing in the South East region, and forms part of the Durrington North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Durrington North is £51,709 per year. The nearest station is Durrington-On-Sea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palatine Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Durrington North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Durrington North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.7%

Approximately 25.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Durrington North is £51,709 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from BN12 6PA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Durrington-On-Sea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN12 6PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Durrington-On-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Durrington-On-Sea
0.9 mi

Goring-By-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Goring-By-Sea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN12 6PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPalatine ParkLargeWalking directions to Palatine Park
0.2 miLongcroft ParkLargeWalking directions to Longcroft Park

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
6,006.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.6(+132%)
Drugs
25.38(+820%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.77(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.69(+97%)
Public order
8.63(+42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
351
90%
Other White
16
4.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.79%
African
5
1.28%
Bangladeshi
4
1.03%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
64
21.62%
No qualifications
57
19.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
15.54%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
34.03%
Owns outright
33
22.92%
Other social rented
27
18.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
14.58%
Social rents from council
10
6.94%
Total households: 144

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202690, Windermere Crescent, Worthing, BN12 6LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
27 Feb 202570, Windermere Crescent, Worthing, BN12 6LBDetachedFreehold£371,500
31 Jan 202576, Windermere Crescent, Worthing, BN12 6LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,000
30 May 20259, Kingfisher Close, Worthing, BN13 2TXTerracedFreehold£335,000
14 May 20269, Swallows Green Drive, Worthing, BN13 2TSDetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the BN12 6PA postcode area, located within Durrington North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN12 6PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, WorthingVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEducate UOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHawthorns Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN12 6PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN12 6PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremier ExpressPalatine Road, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 6JHWalking directions to Premier Express
0.4 miMorrisons DailyPalatine Road, Worthing, BN12 6JJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miCo-op FoodNelson Road, Worthing, BN13 1JYWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6PA, 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)Durrington NorthE02006623
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worthing 003DE01031818
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN12 6PA

Is BN12 6PA (Durrington North) safe?

The area around BN12 6PA records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near BN12 6PA?

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

What schools are near BN12 6PA?

There are 14 schools close to BN12 6PA, including English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing (Good), Educate U (Good) and Hawthorns Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN12 6PA?

The closest station to BN12 6PA is Durrington-On-Sea, about 1,135 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN12 6PA?

BN12 6PA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN12 6PA (Durrington North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN12 6PA 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.