York Road
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Reality check: At £210,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 97% 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), 97% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 97% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£210,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
York Road is located in Worthing, West Sussex. Crime is a significant concern, with 400 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 222 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Crabshack (restaurant, 88m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 92m away. The median property price is £210,000, with exceptional growth of 97% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. 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. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from York Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bodystreet 366m · 5 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 855m · 11 min walk
- The Glynn Owen Centre 1559m · 20 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Blue Bird Aesthetics 232m · 3 min walk
- Bella Derma Aesthetics 244m · 3 min walk
- Health Central Surgery 464m · 6 min walk
- Worthing Hospital 658m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Worthing Library 593m · 7 min walk
- Broadwater Library 1775m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Steyne Gardens 98m · 1 min walk
- Denton Gardens 111m · 1 min walk
- Beach House Grounds 220m · 3 min walk
- Beach House Park 355m · 4 min walk
- 'BugCycle' Community Garden 424m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Homefield Primary School and SSC 927m · 12 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1044m · 13 min walk
- Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing 1168m · 15 min walk
- St Andrew's CofE High School 1248m · 16 min walk
- Bohunt School Worthing 1476m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Steyne Gardens — Worthing47
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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.
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