Is BN14 8LB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

517 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of BN14 8LB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
148
Anti-social behaviour
117
Shoplifting
80
Public order
57
Criminal damage & arson
26
Drugs
23
Other theft
22
Vehicle crime
16

House prices

£297,200

Average price in Worthing (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 3.9% year on year.

Terraced
£326,276
Semi-detached
£410,604
Detached
£596,053
Flat / maisonette
£180,014

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for BN14 8LB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near BN14 8LB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near BN14 8LB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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