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20a, Longfellow Road, Worthing, BN11 4NU

Extendable4 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20a

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

20a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Worthing (BN11 4NU). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 97 m² this is the 16th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–221 m². The building's EPC ratings span G 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 (December 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £375,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£359/sq ft) was about 96% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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)
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromD64toC73
Windows
SecondaryMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20a, Longfellow Road, Worthing, BN11 4NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 20a, Longfellow Road, Worthing, BN11 4NU

3decisions1extensions49documents8nearby
  1. Oct 2011
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Replacement PVCu windows and rear door.

    New Windows
    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    AWDM/0478/11
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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  • The 49 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

20a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£368,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£375,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 July 2025Most recent

    £375,000

    +111.3%over 11 years
  2. 4 December 2013

    £177,500

    +4.1%over 7 years
  3. 29 August 2006

    £170,500

    +39.2%over 4 years
  4. 9 June 2002

    £122,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN11 4NU: £340,000 (2022–2020).

On the street

Versus other Longfellow Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,866

Street avg £2,647

Strongly above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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

0.2 km

Howard Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Heene CofE Primary School. 24 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 4NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN11 4NU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN11 4NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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 20a, Longfellow Road, Worthing, BN11 4NU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.