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31a, Flat 2, South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 31a

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

31a is a semi-detached house in Worthing (BN14 7AD). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on lpg. At 41 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 31a, where floor areas span 31–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 3 units on file.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2010. Past consents include new windows and subdivision, 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.

31a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Apr 2011
EPC improved fromC72toD62
Main Fuel
GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31a, Flat 2, South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

1 application on record at 31a, Flat 2, South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD

1decisions3nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Aug 2010
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of existing first floor 2 bedroom flat to form 2 x one bedroom flats together with replacement PVCu windows .(Amendment to previous planning permission WB/10/0089/FULL).

    New Windows
    Reference
    10/0508/FULL
    Full record in report

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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.

31a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£194,000

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 BN14 7AD: £310,000 (2024–2005).

On the street

Versus other South Farm Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31a

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
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

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN14 7AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN14 7AD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN14 7AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31a, Flat 2, South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.