31a, Flat 1, South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD
About 31a
31a is a semi-detached house in Worthing (BN14 7AD). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 31a (31–83 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 (69 versus a worst of 28). The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average.
At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
31a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Ventilation system changed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
31a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
31a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£169,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 BN14 7AD: £310,000 (2024–2005).
Nearby sales in BN14 7AD
31 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD
Sold Sept 2024
£410,00031b, South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD
Sold May 2024
£377,00021 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD
Sold Jul 2016
£66,50025a, South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD
Sold Mar 2005
£170,000Flat 2, 29 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD
Sold Dec 2000
£77,500
Versus other South Farm Road homes
Floor Area for 31a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 58 (D)
Floor Area
31 m²
Street avg 63 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Railway Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Heene CofE Primary School. 23 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB







