What was the last sold price for 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR?

23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR last sold for £274,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £41,000 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between May 1997 and November 2024, 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR rose from £41,000 to £274,000, a change of £233,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR?

The current EPC rating for 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR?

23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN14 8QR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR?

23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR located?

23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR sits in Worthing. It falls within the BN14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR?

Police records around 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR show an average of 141 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (21% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR?

The closest primary school to 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR is Bramber Primary School (333m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Worthing (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR?

The closest bus stop to 23 Gainsborough Avenue, BN14 8QR is Leighton Avenue, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Gainsborough Avenue, Worthing, BN14 8QR

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Gainsborough Avenue

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

23 Gainsborough Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Worthing (BN14 8QR). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£331/sq ft) was about 26.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £274,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD55toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Gainsborough Avenue, Worthing, BN14 8QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Gainsborough Avenue 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23 Gainsborough Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£274,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2024Most recent
£274,000
+21.8%over 4 years
14 May 2020
£225,000
+18.4%over 4 years
2 July 2015
£190,000
+40.7%over 9 years
31 July 2005
£135,000
+229.3%over 8 years
22 May 1997
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN14 8QR: £330,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BN14 8QR

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 23 Gainsborough Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 48 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

141/mo

Rising 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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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