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Worthing is a coastal town in West Sussex with a population of 111,340 and a median age of 44.8 years. The housing market is moderately active, with 1,594 sales in the past 12 months and a median price of £335,000.
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Detached homes sell for around £543,750, while flats average £215,000. About 67.5% of homes are owner-occupied. Price growth over five years stands at 14.5%. The area is relatively affordable, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.6. On deprivation, about 55% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Worthing. Crime was recorded at 9.3 per 1,000 residents in July 2026, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among top offences. Schools include 21 primary and 6 secondary institutions, with 12 of 15 rated schools achieving good or better by Ofsted. The area has 18 GP surgeries and 9 dentists. Air quality shows low nitrogen dioxide levels at 7.8 annual mean. Connectivity is strong, with 96.7% gigabit-capable broadband coverage. The nearest rail station is 0.9 km away, offering around 88-minute commutes to London Victoria. Wellbeing scores are positive across measures including life satisfaction at 6.97.
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