Fontwell Close
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Weak across environment (35), safety (55), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
Weak across environment (35), safety (55), or school access (55). 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%
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 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 (£310,000) 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
Fontwell Close is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 83 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 58m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £310,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Based on 7 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fontwell Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Project Spartan 1825m · 23 min walk
- The Gym 1977m · 25 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Offington Osteopath Clinic 1001m · 12 min walk
- Worthing Osteopathic & Wellbeing Clinic 1934m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Findon Valley Library 851m · 11 min walk
- Durrington Library 1027m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Broadwater Green 1461m · 18 min walk
- Tarring Park 1810m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Durrington Infant School 1027m · 13 min walk
- Durrington Junior School 1027m · 13 min walk
- Vale School, Worthing 1150m · 14 min walk
- Thomas A Becket Infant School 1442m · 18 min walk
- Thomas A Becket Junior School 1479m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- A24 — Worthing48
- Mayfield Close — Worthing50
- Honeysuckle Lane — Worthing49
- Central Avenue — Worthing49
- Fontwell Drive — Worthing49
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.