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12a, Douglas Close, Worthing, BN11 5LF

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a semi-detached house in Worthing (BN11 5LF). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 48 m² this is the 6th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–142 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 34). The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

12a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Oct 2011
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
29%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Douglas Close, Worthing, BN11 5LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 12a, Douglas Close, Worthing, BN11 5LF

3decisions
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Mar 2002
    Amendment
    Outcome in report

    Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for the existing use of the property as a flat.

    Reference
    02/00099/CLE
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision
  4. AmendmentDecision

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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.

12a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5LF: £255,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Douglas Close homes

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

12a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12a

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£300k

1 Albany Close

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3 bed
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

0.1 km

Wallace Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing. 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 5LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN11 5LF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN11 5LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low
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65 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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