17 Douglas Close, Worthing, BN11 5LF
About 17 Douglas Close
17 Douglas Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Worthing (BN11 5LF). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 54 m² this is the 12th 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 across 21 units on file.
Across 1999–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 10.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 47.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in January 2017.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Planning history
17 Douglas Close has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 17 Douglas Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.
£207,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 17 years.
£187,000
Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
19 January 2017Most recent
£187,000
+315.6%over 17 years29 July 1999
£45,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN11 5LF: £255,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in BN11 5LF
Versus other Douglas Close homes
On floor area, 17 Douglas Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,463
Street avg £3,240
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB







