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BN13 3GU

Gladiolus Grove

Northbrook

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Detailed insights for BN13 3GU

Overview

Postcode BN13 3GU is located in an urban city, within the Northbrook ward of Worthing in the South East region, and forms part of the Northbrook area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northbrook is £57,822 per year. The nearest station is Goring-By-Sea, about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Central Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Northbrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Northbrook has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Northbrook is £57,822 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BN13 3GU.

Flood risk

High

Northbrook near BN13 3GU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Goring-By-Sea located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN13 3GU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCentral GreenSmallWalking directions to Central Green

Area Profile

Population
593
Population density
7,179.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.83(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.91(+86%)
Public order
6.39(+5%)
Other theft
5.86(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.26(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
465
78.68%
Other White
32
5.41%
African
25
4.23%
Other Asian
18
3.05%
Indian
14
2.37%
Total population: 591

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
36.11%
Level 3 (A level)
93
23.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
11.62%
No qualifications
31
7.83%
Total 16+ residents: 396

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
119
61.98%
Owns outright
30
15.62%
Shared ownership
16
8.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.29%
Other social rented
10
5.21%
Total households: 192

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 BN13 3GU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN13 3GU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20261, Zinnia Row, Worthing, BN13 3GTDetachedFreehold£450,000
11 Jul 20255, Water Lily Way, Worthing, BN13 3GRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£318,000
09 Jun 20258, Geranium Drive, Worthing, BN13 3WQSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
20 Mar 20268, Dianthus Grove, Worthing, BN13 3ZASemi-DetachedFreehold£337,000
17 Dec 202525, Peony Grove, Worthing, BN13 3GFDetachedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the BN13 3GU postcode area, located within Northbrook, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN13 3GU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryHawthorns Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryThe Laurels Primary School, WorthingAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miNot applicableEducate UOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN13 3GU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN13 3GU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Extra1 Fulbeck Way, West Durrington, BN13 3FGWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 BN13 3GU, 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)NorthbrookE02006626
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Worthing 006GE01034827
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2018-05-01

Frequently asked questions about BN13 3GU

Is BN13 3GU (Northbrook) safe?

The area around BN13 3GU records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BN13 3GU?

The median sale price around BN13 3GU in Northbrook is £345,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN13 3GU?

There are 6 schools close to BN13 3GU, including Hawthorns Primary School, The Laurels Primary School, Worthing (Good) and Educate U (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BN13 3GU?

BN13 3GU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN13 3GU (Northbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN13 3GU is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Venn (Reform UK).

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.