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217a, Flat 1, Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HW

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
26 m²
280 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 217a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

217a is a semi-detached house in Worthing (BN11 4HW). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 26 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 217a (26–44 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (59 versus a best of 71). The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 26 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromB84toD59
Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Very GoodVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 217a, Flat 1, Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

217a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

217a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN11 4HW: £160,000 (2022–2017).

On the street

Versus other Tarring Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 217a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

26 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 217a

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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

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

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West Worthing Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN11 4HW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN11 4HW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN11 4HW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 217a, Flat 1, Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.