Postcode report
Is BN14 0RF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BN14 0RF: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN14 0RF is a postcode in Offington, Worthing, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN14 0RF, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN14 0RF are safety and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN14 0RF is based on Arun 002 Census 2021. It covers 5,597 residents, 123 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near BN14 0RF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £375k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN14 0RF can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN14 0RF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN14 0RF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 32 planning applications in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN14 0RF
Is BN14 0RF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN14 0RF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN14 0RF?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN14 0RF?
LocaleIQ matched BN14 0RF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN14 0RF?
The latest median sold price is £375k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN14 0RF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 32 planning records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.