Penfold Road
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £210,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (58) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Penfold Road is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime is around average for the area, with 89 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 54% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 125m away. The median property price is £210,000, though prices have fallen 35% over five years. Based on 85 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 203m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and 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), 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 Penfold Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 639m · 8 min walk
- The Glynn Owen Centre 1184m · 15 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1363m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Laser & Skin Clinic 1069m · 13 min walk
- Worthing Hospital 1356m · 17 min walk
- Bella Derma Aesthetics 1814m · 23 min walk
- Blue Bird Aesthetics 1900m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Broadwater Library 233m · 3 min walk
- Worthing Library 1722m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lyons Farm Open Space 239m · 3 min walk
- Cricketers Parade Park 707m · 9 min walk
- Cortis Wildlife Garden 871m · 11 min walk
- Broadwater Green 950m · 12 min walk
- Homefield Park 1217m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Downsbrook Primary School 203m · 2 min walk
- Whytemead Primary School 268m · 3 min walk
- Bramber Primary School 475m · 6 min walk
- St Andrew's CofE High School 769m · 10 min walk
- Homefield Primary School and SSC 1080m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Hawthorn Crescent — Worthing52
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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