Chester Avenue
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £257,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% 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: 34% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £257,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (58) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Chester Avenue is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 204 incidents recorded in 12 months. Shoplifting is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Mansfield Road) is 106m away. The median property price is £257,500, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 230m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
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 Chester Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 1294m · 16 min walk
- Bodystreet 1321m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Laser & Skin Clinic 680m · 8 min walk
- Worthing Hospital 742m · 9 min walk
- Bella Derma Aesthetics 1136m · 14 min walk
- Blue Bird Aesthetics 1226m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Broadwater Library 1274m · 16 min walk
- Worthing Library 1378m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Windsor Lawns 599m · 8 min walk
- 'BugCycle' Community Garden 764m · 10 min walk
- New Parade Ornamental Area 797m · 10 min walk
- Beach House Park 822m · 10 min walk
- Beach House Grounds 947m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing 230m · 3 min walk
- Homefield Primary School and SSC 782m · 10 min walk
- St Andrew's CofE High School 1061m · 13 min walk
- Whytemead Primary School 1266m · 16 min walk
- Downsbrook Primary School 1284m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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