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2 Gainsborough Avenue, Worthing, BN14 8QR

Extendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Gainsborough Avenue

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

2 Gainsborough Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Worthing (BN14 8QR). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in March 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £361,000 sits 85.1% above the 2008 sale of £195,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Gainsborough Avenue

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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)
Oct 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Gainsborough Avenue, Worthing, BN14 8QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Gainsborough Avenue has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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 at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2008)

£195,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 March 2008Most recent

    £195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN14 8QR: £274,998 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Avenue homes

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

2 Gainsborough Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,438

Street avg £3,696

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Gainsborough Avenue

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

Larger development activity nearby

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£325k

1 Harrison Road

BN14 8LJ

3 bed
£435k

1 Leighton Avenue

BN14 8QP

3 bed1 bath
£292k

1 Dominion Close

BN14 8LQ

3 bed
£471k

1 Beaumont Road

BN14 8HF

3 bed1 bath
£474k

1 Bramber Road

BN14 8QB

3 bed
£505k

1 Gainsborough Avenue

BN14 8QR

3 bed
£375k

1 Congreve Road

BN14 8EH

2 bed
£314k

1 Hamilton Close

BN14 8LW

2 bed1 bath
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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leighton Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bramber Primary School. 20 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 8QR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN14 8QR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN14 8QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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 2 Gainsborough Avenue, Worthing, BN14 8QR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.