Somerset Road, Ferring, Worthing
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN12 5QA.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
11 property sales on Somerset Road, Ferring, Worthing have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £525,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £585,250. That is 40% above the Worthing average of £375,879 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 73% detached, 27% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Somerset Road range from £395,000 to £830,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 272 streets in Worthing with at least two sales in the last year, Somerset Road ranks 41st for average price.
House prices on Somerset Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BN12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £585,250 | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £523,333 | 10 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Somerset Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 10 Aug 2026 | £455,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 13 Nov 2025 | £595,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 30 Apr 2024 | £830,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 11 Dec 2023 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 16 May 2022 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 7 Apr 2022 | £585,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 4 Nov 2021 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 28 Sep 2018 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| South Spinney, 32, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 30 Jun 2017 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 24 Mar 2017 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Somerset Road BN12 5QA | 4 Jan 2017 | £587,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13, Somerset Road | £395,000 (Mar 2017) → £625,000 (May 2022) | +58% over 5 yrs |
| 23, Somerset Road | £475,000 (Sep 2018) → £625,000 (Nov 2021) | +32% over 3 yrs |
Buying on Somerset Road?
Schools near Somerset Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferring C of E Primary School 169 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School 1,144 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School 421 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School 760 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Courtlands Independent Special School 56 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Orchards Infant School 281 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Orchards Junior School 496 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| East Preston Infant School 223 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Goring-by-Sea station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Durrington-on-Sea station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Angmering station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Jersey Road (adj, Beehive Lane) 2 min walk
- Sea Lane Gardens (opp, Sea Lane) 4 min walk
- Sea Lane Gardens (adj, Sea Lane) 4 min walk
- Ocean Close (adj, Ocean Drive) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Barn Surgery
22 Ferring Street, Ferring, Worthing · 0.5 mi - Strand Medical Group
1B The Causeway, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing · 1.7 mi - Cornerways Surgery
145 George V Avenue, Worthing · 1.8 mi - Willow Green Surgery
Station Road, East Preston, Littlehampton · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Ferring Street Worthing · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Goring Way Express · 0.9 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Ferring Superstore · 1.0 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Goring Road Local · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Sea Road Dental Practice · 1.7 mi
- Mill Road (dental Surgery) · 2.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 786 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 5.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 40.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 54.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,546 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Arun with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Somerset Road
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Somerset Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 95.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.5% | 52.1% |
| No religion | 30.3% | 39.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.9% | 10.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.1% | 26.4% |
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 15.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 39.7% | 36.6% |
| Very good health | 37.2% | 43.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 14.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.1% | 42.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.9% | 29.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.3% | 16.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 11.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Arun.
Planning and heritage near Somerset Road
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Somerset Road
Recent planning applications around Somerset Road from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Somerset Road?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Arun have moved since.
Council tax here
Arun Band D is £2,487 a year (Band A £1,658). See every band.
Estate agents near Somerset Road
- Castle Residential 2.4 mi
- Open House Sales & Lettings 2.4 mi
- Whittingtons 2.5 mi
- Robert Luff 2.6 mi
- Jacks & Jones Estate Agents 2.8 mi
Agent locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. More local agents
What's it like living on Somerset Road?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Somerset Road
Nearby streets in BN12
- Goring Road£311k
- Strand Parade£153k
- Goring Way£468k
- Goring Street£226k
- The Strand£256k
- Alinora Crescent£584k
- Skylark Rise£508k
- The Causeway£165k
- Ferringham Lane£258k
- The Causeway£171k
- Ardingly Drive£267k
- Boxgrove£335k