12a, Elm Road, Worthing, BN11 1PG
About 12a
12a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Worthing (BN11 1PG). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 49 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 47–136 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 18 units on file. Period features are noted in the property record.
It hasn't traded since October 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2000–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £191,000 sits 61.2% above the 2004 sale of £118,500. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (74 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 May 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
12a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
15 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
£191,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.4% per year over 5 years.
£118,500
Growth on file: 17.4% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
21 October 2004Most recent
£118,500
+39.5%over 2 years30 July 2002
£84,950
+19.6%over 7 months4 January 2002
£71,000
+26.8%over 1 year16 February 2000
£56,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN11 1PG: £220,000 (2024–2021).
Versus other Elm Road homes
On floor area, 12a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,418
Street avg £3,519
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
High Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
Homefield Primary School and SSC. 16 schools nearby.
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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB







