BN12 Worthing has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 1.9% in property prices alongside 5.6% rental growth, indicating stronger income returns than capital appreciation. Population expansion remains modest at 0.5% over five years. The district's trajectory score of 44.5 out of 100 places it in the 19th percentile nationally, categorising it as average performing. Currently in the latent gentrification stage, BN12 shows characteristics typical of coastal markets with constrained price growth but more resilient rental demand. For investors, the rental yield differential versus capital growth presents a distinct profile compared to higher-growth markets.
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- 1Property prices up 1.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Worthing · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.6 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
50 planning applications submitted in BN12 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 1 change of use.
- Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new detached dwelling (self build) and associated landscaping works. This application is in CIL Zone 5 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling.Mar 2026 · Undecided
- Change of use from equestrian to secure dog exercising and associated development. This application is a Departure from the Development Plan and is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development.Feb 2026 · ApproveConditionally
- Single storey rear extensionJun 2026 · Registered
Worthing (BN12) common questions
Is Worthing up and coming?
Worthing (BN12) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 77% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Worthing safe?
Worthing has a safety score of 32/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Worthing?
The average property price in Worthing (BN12) is £390k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Worthing?
The median monthly rent in Worthing (BN12) is £1,305 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Worthing?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Steyning (BN44), Lancing (BN15), Worthing (BN13), Worthing (BN14), Shoreham-By-Sea (BN43). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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