Postcode report
Is BN14 7HN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BN14 7HN: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN14 7HN is a postcode in Central, Worthing, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN14 7HN, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN14 7HN are housing and health, while schools and education 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 7HN is based on Worthing 004 Census 2021. It covers 7,338 residents, 1,228 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 1% 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 10/10.
For property prices near BN14 7HN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £375k from 95 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN14 7HN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 7HN 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 7HN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,095 planning applications, 20 street-disruption records 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 7HN
Is BN14 7HN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% 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 7HN?
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 7HN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN14 7HN?
LocaleIQ matched BN14 7HN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN14 7HN?
The latest median sold price is £375k based on 95 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN14 7HN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,095 planning records, 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.