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18 The Heights, Worthing, BN14 0AL

Extendable7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 The Heights

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

18 The Heights is a three-bedroom detached house in Worthing (BN14 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

7 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £677,000 is 23.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 72.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2020 for £550,000.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • 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)
Feb 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from May 2011
EPC improved fromG1toD61
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
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DPermanent outbuildings

Because the property has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 The Heights, Worthing, BN14 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

An application for an annexe is currently awaiting a decision.

7 applications on record at 18 The Heights, Worthing, BN14 0AL

1 live now
6decisions7extensions91documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Sept 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Two-storey hipped roof rear extension (with centrally located inset first floor balcony); ground floor rear conservatory; raised deck; pitched roof over north side garage; and new roof over existing porch

    Documents
    21 docs on file
    Reference
    AWDM/0719/12
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. AnnexDecision
  4. PorchDecision

+ 4 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 7 applications on this property in full
  • The 91 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£677,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£550,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 September 2020Most recent

    £550,000

    +70.9%over 9 years
  2. 22 August 2011

    £321,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN14 0AL: £545,000 (2023–2012).

On the street

Versus other The Heights homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 18 The Heights stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,911

Street avg £3,199

Strongly above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 136 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 The Heights

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

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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Allendale Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Vale School, Worthing. 15 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 BN14 0AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN14 0AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN14 0AL

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 18 The Heights, Worthing, BN14 0AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.