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BN13 3SL

Squadron Drive

Northbrook

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Detailed insights for BN13 3SL

Overview

Postcode BN13 3SL 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 low crime levels, with around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palatine Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Northbrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,980 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Northbrook has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.6%

Approximately 27.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN13 3SL.

Flood risk

Low

Northbrook near BN13 3SL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN13 3SL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Goring-By-Sea

N/A

Walking directions to Goring-By-Sea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN13 3SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPalatine ParkLargeWalking directions to Palatine Park
0.4 miLongcroft ParkLargeWalking directions to Longcroft Park
0.3 miCentral GreenSmallWalking directions to Central Green

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
8,651.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.01(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.45(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.63(-13%)
Public order
3.94(-35%)
Drugs
2.81(+2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
89.44%
Other White
18
5.28%
Chinese
6
1.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.47%
Indian
2
0.59%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
22.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
19.85%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
18.73%
No qualifications
38
14.23%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
40.16%
Other social rented
35
27.56%
Owns outright
22
17.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.39%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 3SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN13 3SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 202521, Squadron Drive, Worthing, BN13 3SLDetachedFreehold£382,000
24 Sept 20257, Squadron Drive, Worthing, BN13 3SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
10 Sept 202525, Squadron Drive, Worthing, BN13 3SLDetachedFreehold£445,000
11 Jul 202510, Squadron Drive, Worthing, BN13 3SLDetachedFreehold£385,000
24 Mar 20256, Squadron Drive, Worthing, BN13 3SLTerracedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the BN13 3SL postcode area, located within Northbrook, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN13 3SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Laurels Primary School, WorthingAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHawthorns Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableEducate UOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN13 3SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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 3SL, 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 006DE01031817
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BN13 3SL

Is BN13 3SL (Northbrook) safe?

The area around BN13 3SL records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3SL?

The median sale price around BN13 3SL 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 3SL?

There are 9 schools close to BN13 3SL, including The Laurels Primary School, Worthing (Good), Hawthorns Primary School and Educate U (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN13 3SL?

The closest station to BN13 3SL is Goring-By-Sea, about 1,481 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN13 3SL?

BN13 3SL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,980 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN13 3SL 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.