West Street
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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%
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
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £135,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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
West Street is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 504 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 224 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 75m away. The median property price is £135,000, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 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 property investors and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 | Leasehold | 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 West Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bodystreet 627m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1009m · 13 min walk
- Worthing Pavilion Bowling Club 1252m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Health Central Surgery 547m · 7 min walk
- Blue Bird Aesthetics 719m · 9 min walk
- Bella Derma Aesthetics 808m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Crescent Road Open Space 301m · 4 min walk
- Liverpool Gardens 450m · 6 min walk
- Heene Terrace Gardens 462m · 6 min walk
- Amelia Park 527m · 7 min walk
- Victoria Park 717m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 648m · 8 min walk
- Heene CofE Primary School 744m · 9 min walk
- Homefield Primary School and SSC 1456m · 18 min walk
- Worthing High School 1593m · 20 min walk
- Bohunt School Worthing 1605m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
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- West Buildings — Worthing46
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- Willow Crescent — Worthing46
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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