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21 College Gardens, Worthing, BN11 4QE

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 College Gardens

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

21 College Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Worthing (BN11 4QE). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 66 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (66–78 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

It changed hands recently, sold April 2025 for £230,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 90% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £256,000 is 11.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£324/sq ft) was about 53% 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD56toC71
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
71%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 College Gardens, Worthing, BN11 4QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

Price for 21 College Gardens has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£230,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 April 2025Most recent

    £230,000

    +64.3%over 13 years
  2. 26 October 2011

    £140,000

    +233.3%over 15 years
  3. 21 April 1996

    £42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN11 4QE: £257,500 (2024–2023).

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.

21 College Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,485

Street avg £2,796

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 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
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

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