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1 Gorse Avenue, Worthing, BN14 9PG

3 sales on record10 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
129 m²
1389 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Gorse Avenue

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

1 Gorse Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Worthing (BN14 9PG). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (99 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 10 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 42.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2020 for £525,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas fired
  • Previously extendedYes
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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)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromE51toD60
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
14%87%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gorse Avenue, Worthing, BN14 9PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Gorse Avenue has been through 8 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

10 applications on record at 1 Gorse Avenue, Worthing, BN14 9PG

10decisions2extensions61documents
  1. Jul 2004
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No. 22 of 1994 to crown reduce two Ash trees and one Sycamore (within Group G 1)

    Reference
    04/00593/TPO
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 7 more applications in the report

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  • All 10 applications on this property in full
  • The 61 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£576,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£525,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 December 2020Most recent

    £525,000

    +59.1%over 10 years

  2. 22 July 2010

    £330,000

    +122.2%over 10 years

  3. 29 February 2000

    £148,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN14 9PG: £515,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Gorse Avenue homes

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

On years held, 1 Gorse Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,070

Street avg £4,044

On par

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Gorse Avenue

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
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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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Poulters Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Broadwater CofE Primary School. 24 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 9PG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for BN14 9PG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN14 9PG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

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

Common questions

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