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BN12 6QQ

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Ferring

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Detailed insights for BN12 6QQ

Overview

Postcode BN12 6QQ is located in an urban city, within the Ferring area of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Ferring & Kingston Gorse area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ferring & Kingston Gorse is £51,447 per year. The median sale price in Ferring is £471,500 (around £487 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £366,375 and £657,500. The nearest station is Goring-By-Sea, about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Glebelands Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Ferring & Kingston Gorse has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,455 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ferring & Kingston Gorse has an average crime rate, with approximately 54 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ferring & Kingston Gorse is £51,447 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from BN12 6QQ.

Flood risk

Low

Ferring & Kingston Gorse near BN12 6QQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Goring-By-Sea located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN12 6QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Goring-By-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Goring-By-Sea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN12 6QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGlebelands Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Glebelands Recreation Ground
0.3 miFerring GreenSmallWalking directions to Ferring Green

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
3,033.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.97(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.83(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.63(-22%)
Shoplifting
7.49(-6%)
Public order
6.42(+6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
95.04%
Other White
9
2.62%
Other Asian
2
0.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.58%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.58%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
23.53%
No qualifications
65
21.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
17.97%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.42%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
110
65.87%
Owns with a mortgage
33
19.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
9.58%
Other social rented
5
2.99%
Shared ownership
2
1.2%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Ferring

Median price: £471,500
Price per sq ft: £487
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £366K – £658K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £471,500 (about £487 per square foot) in Ferring area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,160,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ferring over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£640,000£521
Semi-Detached22£407,500£532
Terraced3£325,000£369
Flats14£259,000£363

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ferring

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferring.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,000£246,000£305,000£320,000
2017£435,000£227,500£335,000£315,000
2018£442,500£275,000£329,000£275,000
2019£487,500£250,000£322,880£306,000
2020£518,000£247,500£339,500£295,000
2021£600,000£260,000£415,000£390,000
2022£640,000£240,000£485,000£418,750
2023£620,000£230,000£400,000£380,000
2024£585,000£320,000£416,250£359,000
2025£625,000£279,000£430,000£325,000
2026£610,000£275,000£385,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferring.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferring.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£409£330£488£380
2017£422£328£370£353
2018£407£346£417£347
2019£435£305£389£352
2020£455£344£411£311
2021£477£331£459£388
2022£529£359£517£428
2023£551£355£494£490
2024£503£423£433£417
2025£542£364£539£368
2026£495£368£426—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ferring.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN12 6QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 202560, Langbury Lane, Worthing, BN12 6QATerracedFreehold£635,000
07 Jul 202629, Langbury Lane, Worthing, BN12 6PXFlatsFreehold£215,000
17 Nov 2025Bumble Bee Cottage, 35, Langbury Lane, Worthing, BN12 6PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
27 Nov 20253, Brookside Close, Worthing, BN12 6QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
09 Sept 20255, Cissbury Road, Worthing, BN12 6QJDetachedFreehold£515,000

Schools

In the BN12 6QQ postcode area, located within Ferring & Kingston Gorse, there are 1 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.

Nearby schools for BN12 6QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryFerring C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.8 miSecondarySt Oscar Romero Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN12 6QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN12 6QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food74-78 Ferring Street, Worthing, BN12 5JPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miAsdaLittlehampton Road, Worthing, BN12 6PNWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Arun district.

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,593
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

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 6QQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Turner

Ferring - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Roger Charles Elkins

Ferring - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Beccy Cooper

Worthing West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictArunE07000224
Parliamentary ConstituencyWorthing WestE14001599
WardFerringE05009812
ParishFerringE04009862
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ferring & Kingston GorseE02006549
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Arun 008CE01031423
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN12 6QQ

Is BN12 6QQ (Ferring & Kingston Gorse) safe?

The area around BN12 6QQ records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BN12 6QQ?

The median sale price around BN12 6QQ in Ferring is £471,500 (about £487 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN12 6QQ?

There are 2 schools close to BN12 6QQ, including Ferring C of E Primary School (Good) and St Oscar Romero Catholic School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN12 6QQ?

The closest station to BN12 6QQ is Goring-By-Sea, about 1,280 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN12 6QQ?

BN12 6QQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,455 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN12 6QQ (Ferring & Kingston Gorse) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN12 6QQ is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Turner (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roger Charles Elkins (Conservative and Unionist Party).