Birkdale Close
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £332,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 29% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 29% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£332,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Birkdale Close is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 188 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 133m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £332,500, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Birkdale Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Offington Osteopath Clinic 1549m · 19 min walk
- Worthing Osteopathic & Wellbeing Clinic 1944m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Durrington Library 608m · 8 min walk
- Findon Valley Library 1982m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Longcroft Park 865m · 11 min walk
- Palatine Park 1161m · 14 min walk
- Honeysuckle Lane Open Space 1803m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Durrington Infant School 608m · 8 min walk
- Durrington Junior School 608m · 8 min walk
- Oak Grove College 682m · 8 min walk
- Durrington High School 682m · 8 min walk
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing 772m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Birkdale Road — Worthing50
- Greenland Close — Worthing50
- Rockingham Close — Worthing50
- Hill Barn Lane — Worthing50
- Edmonton Road — Worthing50
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.