Royal Arcade
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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 transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Royal Arcade is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 1011 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 453 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 15 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (4), hairdresser (4), and fast_food (3). The closest is Pendulum (clothes, 8m). The nearest transport stop is 129m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Royal Arcade, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Bodystreet 269m · 3 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 847m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Blue Bird Aesthetics 268m · 3 min walk
- Health Central Surgery 289m · 4 min walk
- Bella Derma Aesthetics 367m · 5 min walk
- Worthing Hospital 884m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Worthing Library 488m · 6 min walk
- Broadwater Library 1931m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Liverpool Gardens 154m · 2 min walk
- Steyne Gardens 261m · 3 min walk
- Crescent Road Open Space 465m · 6 min walk
- Denton Gardens 469m · 6 min walk
- Beach House Park 654m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 821m · 10 min walk
- Heene CofE Primary School 919m · 12 min walk
- Homefield Primary School and SSC 1118m · 14 min walk
- St Andrew's CofE High School 1378m · 17 min walk
- Bohunt School Worthing 1500m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Bath Place — Worthing49
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- Library Place — Worthing44
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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