Alfred Place
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £373,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Median price £373,500 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Alfred Place is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 400 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 222 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Laughing Dog (cafe, 46m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 74m away. The median property price is £373,500. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 37 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alfred Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bodystreet 371m · 5 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 823m · 10 min walk
- The Glynn Owen Centre 1529m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bella Derma Aesthetics 220m · 3 min walk
- Blue Bird Aesthetics 235m · 3 min walk
- Health Central Surgery 473m · 6 min walk
- Worthing Hospital 598m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Worthing Library 583m · 7 min walk
- Broadwater Library 1718m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Denton Gardens 76m · 1 min walk
- Steyne Gardens 143m · 2 min walk
- Beach House Grounds 188m · 2 min walk
- Beach House Park 293m · 4 min walk
- 'BugCycle' Community Garden 363m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Homefield Primary School and SSC 869m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1046m · 13 min walk
- Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing 1108m · 14 min walk
- St Andrew's CofE High School 1195m · 15 min walk
- Bohunt School Worthing 1434m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Redwood Close — Worthing41
- Swallows Green Drive — Worthing41
- Beach Parade — Worthing34
- Poplar Road — Worthing41
- Clayton Walk — Worthing41
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.