Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
42 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF
Extendable5 planning records
Estimated value
£588,000
- Since the 2021 sale (£585,000)+1%
- Against BN11 1DF's recent median (£435,000)+35%
Newest record on this page: March 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£588,000
- Against its 2021 sale (£585,000)+1%
- Against BN11 1DF's recent median (£435,000)+35%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 42 Ashdown Road is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN11 1DF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
61 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2021
Recent sales in BN11 1DF
5 sales, median £435,000 (2024–2022)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: October 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 5 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 42 Ashdown Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
23 September 2021Most recent
£585,000
+42.7%over 4 years26 April 2017
£410,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN11 1DF: £435,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in BN11 1DF
Ashdown House, Flat 6, Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF
Sold Oct 2024
£422,5008 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF
Sold Jul 2024
£435,00039 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF
Sold Jul 2023
£452,500Flat 1, 28 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF
Sold Nov 2022
£255,00025 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF
Sold Sept 2021
£390,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 42 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 42 Ashdown Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
42 Ashdown Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Worthing (BN11 1DF). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. At 61 m² this is the 23rd smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 22–143 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good.
5 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£891/sq ft) was about 366.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £585,000 in September 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- ParkingYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 42 Ashdown Road
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
42 Ashdown Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 February 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2016from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromC79toE51
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion
Hot water system changed
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
0%60%
More low energy lighting installed
Feb 2023from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromE51toC78
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 42 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history at 42 Ashdown Road is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.
5 applications on record at 42 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF
5decisions25documents15nearby
- Nov 2011Tree WorksTreesOutcome in report
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No. 13 of 1994 to crown lift to 3 metres and crown reduce spread of one Yew tree (T1).
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- AWDM/0623/11
- More recent applications — locked
- Tree WorksMar 2025Decision
- Tree WorksAug 2022Decision
+ 2 more applications in the report
Unlock 42 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
- All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 15 notable nearby
- The 25 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Ashdown Road homes
Four headline reads against 35 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
42 Ashdown Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£9,590
Street avg £3,566
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Worthing district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
327/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Town Hall — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School. 17 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary627m
- Heene CofE Primary SchoolPrimary674m
- Homefield Primary School and SSCPrimary696m
- St Andrew's CofE High SchoolSecondary734m
Nearest stops
- Town HallBus stop142m
- Lennox RoadBus stop152m
- LibraryBus stop239m
- Teville GateBus stop245m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,682 reports32%
- Anti-social Behaviour974 reports19%
- Shoplifting799 reports15%
- Public Order493 reports9%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN11 1DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC C
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £795 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 42 Ashdown Road is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in BN11 1DF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 42 Ashdown Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 42 Ashdown Road was lodged in February 2023 at band C and is valid until February 2033. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to 42 Ashdown Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 17 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from BN11 1DF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 42 Ashdown Road is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Ashdown Road, Worthing, BN11 1DF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in BN11 1DFSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- BN 11 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 42 Ashdown Road, Worthing valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales