Ophir Road
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £256,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 56% 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), 56% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (51), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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), 56% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 £256,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (51) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ophir Road is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 103 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% of reported crimes. 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 (Heatherstone Road) is 114m away. The median property price is £256,000, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district.
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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Ophir Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Bodystreet 1563m · 20 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1690m · 21 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Worthing Hospital 1126m · 14 min walk
- Laser & Skin Clinic 1151m · 14 min walk
- Bella Derma Aesthetics 1371m · 17 min walk
- Blue Bird Aesthetics 1442m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Worthing Library 1685m · 21 min walk
- Broadwater Library 1773m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Windsor Lawns 578m · 7 min walk
- New Parade Ornamental Area 852m · 11 min walk
- Brooklands Pleasure Park 889m · 11 min walk
- 'BugCycle' Community Garden 1034m · 13 min walk
- Beach House Grounds 1060m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing 732m · 9 min walk
- Homefield Primary School and SSC 1241m · 16 min walk
- St Andrew's CofE High School 1551m · 19 min walk
- Whytemead Primary School 1767m · 22 min walk
- Downsbrook Primary School 1776m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Seamill Park Crescent — Worthing59
- Heatherstone Road — Worthing59
- Brookdean Road — Worthing58
- Malvern Close — Worthing59
- Church Road — Worthing60
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.
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