What kind of home is 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE?

7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE?

7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE last sold for £610,000 in August 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £215,000 in May 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2002 and August 2025, 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE rose from £215,000 to £610,000, a change of £395,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE?

The current EPC rating for 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE?

7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (1,636 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE use?

The latest EPC at 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE have?

7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE?

7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE is in council tax band E.

Which area is 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE in?

7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE sits in Worthing. It falls within the BN14 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE?

Police records around 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE?

The closest primary school to 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE is Thomas A Becket Junior School (887m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Durrington High School (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE?

The closest bus stop to 7 Alford Close, BN14 9BE is The Plantation, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Alford Close, Worthing, BN14 9BE

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

152 m²

1636 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Alford Close

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

7 Alford Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Worthing (BN14 9BE). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and 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 81). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £548,000 is 10.2% below the 2025 sale of £610,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £610,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Alford Close, Worthing, BN14 9BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Alford Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 7 Alford Close, Worthing, BN14 9BE

2decisions2extensions3documents

Mar 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension to provide ensuite bathroom and enlarged garage.
Reference
04/00073/FULL
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ExtensionApr 2006Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 7 Alford Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£548,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£610,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

10 August 2025Most recent
£610,000
+28.4%over 13 years
11 October 2011
£475,000
+120.9%over 9 years
14 May 2002
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN14 9BE: £138,000 (1999–1996).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Plantation — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Thomas A Becket Junior School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN14 9BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

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