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17 College Gardens, Worthing, BN11 4QE

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 College Gardens

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

17 College Gardens is a semi-detached house in Worthing (BN11 4QE). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 69 m² this is the 10th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 66–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 30 units on file.

On the market in March 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 47.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromC69toD62
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
80%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 College Gardens, Worthing, BN11 4QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 College Gardens 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.

17 College Gardens has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£230,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 March 2018Most recent

    £230,000

    +43.8%over 7 years

  2. 30 September 2010

    £160,000

    +8.5%over 4 years

  3. 29 June 2006

    £147,500

    +207.3%over 7 years

  4. 30 November 1998

    £48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN11 4QE: £257,500 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other College Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £2,802

Above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 College Gardens

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£222k

1 Manor Lea, Boundary Road

BN11 4RN

2 bed1 bath
£218k

1 Clifton Gardens, Clifton Road

BN11 4DZ

2 bed1 bath
£246k

1 College Gardens

BN11 4QE

2 bed1 bath
£207k

1 Hathaway Mews

BN11 4HU

£205k

1 Gardiner Place

BN11 4FL

£198k

1 Beccles Court, Beccles Road

BN11 4AJ

£192k

1 Amelia Road

BN11 4GA

£274k

1 Mill Court, Manor Road

BN11 4SG

2 bed1 bath
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.
Full Worthing report

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

Grand Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing. 26 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 4QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN11 4QE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN11 4QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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 17 College Gardens, Worthing, BN11 4QE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.