The Waterfront, Goring By Sea, Worthing
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN12 4FB, BN12 4FD.
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At a glance
36 property sales on The Waterfront, Goring By Sea, Worthing have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £170,344. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £353,811. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Waterfront compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Waterfront has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BN12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 5% freehold and 95% leasehold across 39 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 36 | £353,811 | 30 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on The Waterfront
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 64, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 30 Jan 2026 | £170,344 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 56, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 30 Jan 2024 | £368,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Sterling House, 6, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 1 Dec 2023 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 28, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 15 Nov 2023 | £380,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 2, Bella Vista, 2, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 13 Jun 2022 | £675,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Sterling House, 6, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 8 Apr 2022 | £122,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 4, Bella Vista, 2, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 7 Apr 2022 | £580,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 3, Bella Vista, 2, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 30 Mar 2022 | £635,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 1, Bella Vista, 2, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 25 Mar 2022 | £695,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 17, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 25 Mar 2022 | £425,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 47, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 18 Mar 2022 | £275,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 23 Nov 2021 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 56, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 11 Nov 2021 | £345,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 40, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 6 Oct 2021 | £330,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 34, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 30 Jul 2021 | £410,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 39, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 30 Apr 2021 | £330,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 60, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 23 Apr 2021 | £575,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 31, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 12 Mar 2021 | £257,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 27, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 20 Nov 2020 | £380,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 46, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 29 Sep 2020 | £310,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 24, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 21 Aug 2020 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Sterling House, 6, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 17 Mar 2020 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 28 Nov 2019 | £440,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 32, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 28 Feb 2019 | £389,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 8, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 18 Dec 2018 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 14 Dec 2018 | £305,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Sterling House, 6, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 20 Mar 2018 | £147,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 37, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 19 Feb 2018 | £340,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 16 Nov 2017 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 63, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 16 Nov 2017 | £350,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Sterling House, 6, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 14 Nov 2017 | £110,250 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 33, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 23 Mar 2017 | £412,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 22, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 3 Mar 2017 | £320,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 44, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 3 Feb 2017 | £355,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 47, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 21 Dec 2016 | £203,600 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 3, Bella Vista, 2, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 19 Oct 2016 | £40,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 53, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 8 Jul 2016 | £360,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 42, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront BN12 4FB | 23 Mar 2016 | £415,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 2, The Waterfront BN12 4FD | 24 Feb 2016 | £690,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 56, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront | £345,000 (Nov 2021) → £368,000 (Jan 2024) | +7% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 1, Sterling House, 6, The Waterfront | £147,500 (Mar 2018) → £325,000 (Dec 2023) | +120% over 6 yrs |
| Apartment 3, Bella Vista, 2, The Waterfront | £40,000 (Oct 2016) → £635,000 (Mar 2022) | +1488% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 47, Chichester House, 1, The Waterfront | £203,600 (Dec 2016) → £275,000 (Mar 2022) | +35% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Waterfront
Crime
139 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Waterfront in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Waterfront is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Coastal areas of Rustington to Shoreham Flood alert area
- Rustington, Worthing and Lancing Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Waterfront
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands Independent Special School 56 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School 760 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School 421 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Orchards Infant School 281 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| Orchards Junior School 496 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Palatine Primary School 222 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Heene CofE Primary School 382 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.3 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
- Durrington-on-Sea station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- West Worthing station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Goring-by-Sea station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Yacht Club (opp, Eirene Road) 1 min walk
- Yacht Club (o/s, Marine Crescent) 1 min walk
- Aglaia Road (opp, George V Avenue) 3 min walk
- Aglaia Road (adj, George V Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cornerways Surgery
145 George V Avenue, Worthing · 0.6 mi - Strand Medical Group
1B The Causeway, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing · 0.9 mi - Worthing Medical Group
23 Shelley Road, Worthing · 1.3 mi - St. Lawrence Surgery
79 St. Lawrence Avenue, Worthing · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Goring Road · 0.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland West Worthing · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Worthing Goring Rd Express · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Goring Road Local · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Mill Road (dental Surgery) · 0.6 mi
- Millhouse Dental Centre · 0.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 833 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,714 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 82% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 82% | 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 | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Worthing 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.
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Who lives around The Waterfront
Ethnic group
| Here | Worthing | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | Worthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.7% | 43.9% |
| No religion | 43.5% | 45.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Worthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 87.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.3% | 12.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Worthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41% | 31.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.8% | 17.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 15.2% |
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 16.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.8% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Worthing | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 45.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Worthing | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.5% | 44.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.2% | 25.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.6% | 21.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 8.5% |
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 Worthing.
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