Ham Road
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £270,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% 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: liquid market (score 90), 21% 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: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), 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 £270,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ham Road 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 (Chester Avenue) is 24m away. The median property price is £270,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 129 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 331m 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 54 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)
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: hot
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 Ham Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 1401m · 18 min walk
- Bodystreet 1401m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Laser & Skin Clinic 793m · 10 min walk
- Worthing Hospital 844m · 11 min walk
- Bella Derma Aesthetics 1214m · 15 min walk
- Blue Bird Aesthetics 1301m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Broadwater Library 1370m · 17 min walk
- Worthing Library 1471m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Windsor Lawns 603m · 8 min walk
- New Parade Ornamental Area 829m · 10 min walk
- 'BugCycle' Community Garden 843m · 10 min walk
- Beach House Park 897m · 11 min walk
- Beach House Grounds 996m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing 331m · 4 min walk
- Homefield Primary School and SSC 894m · 11 min walk
- St Andrew's CofE High School 1172m · 15 min walk
- Whytemead Primary School 1363m · 17 min walk
- Downsbrook Primary School 1374m · 17 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.