Pembury Close
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 35% 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: 35% 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 35% 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 £295,000 — 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
Pembury Close is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 226 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% 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 (Cecilian Avenue) is 112m away. The median property price is £295,000, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 258m 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 53 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
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 Pembury Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Glynn Owen Centre 320m · 4 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 434m · 5 min walk
- Project Spartan 761m · 10 min walk
- Bodystreet 1013m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Worthing Hospital 870m · 11 min walk
- Health Central Surgery 985m · 12 min walk
- Bella Derma Aesthetics 1044m · 13 min walk
- Blue Bird Aesthetics 1094m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Worthing Library 785m · 10 min walk
- Broadwater Library 943m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Homefield Park 700m · 9 min walk
- Victoria Park 822m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Bohunt School Worthing 258m · 3 min walk
- Worthing High School 509m · 6 min walk
- St Andrew's CofE High School 530m · 7 min walk
- Heene CofE Primary School 712m · 9 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 765m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cambridge Road — Worthing53
- Collingwood Road — Worthing53
- Bridge Road — Worthing53
- Loder Gardens — Worthing53
- The Avenue — Worthing54
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.