BN13Worthing

Central Worthing & Town Centre

Central Worthing & Town Centre investment guide. Average gross yield 4.6%, unknown rental demand.

4.6%avg gross yield

£355kavg sold price (425 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.6%

+0.5% vs Worthing avg (4.1%)

Average Asking Price

£355,000

high confidence (425 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,459

2-bed · 3-bed £1,658 · 5.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£399

City avg £391/sqft · 8 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in BN13

1-bed

£1,043

per month

4.1% yield

2-bed

£1,459

per month

5.1% yield

3-bed

£1,658

per month

5.0% yield

4-bed

£2,493

per month

6.6% yield

Ownership mix

BN13 vs UK average · 20,891 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 11% socially rented (6pp lower than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

37.9%(UK 32.9%)

+5.0pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

35.0%(UK 29.7%)

+5.3pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

15.9%(UK 20.3%)

-4.4pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

11.2%(UK 17.1%)

-5.9pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in BN13

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.7%	£319,180	£1,507
Semi-detached →	5.3%	£360,000	£1,589
Detached →	4.2%	£485,000	£1,702
Flat →	7.6%	£210,000	£1,322

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About Central Worthing & Town Centre (BN13, Worthing)

BN13 offers solid rental yields with 4-6 bed properties achieving 6.6% gross yield, significantly outperforming the area average of 4.6%. The £355,000 average asking price provides reasonable entry points for buy-to-let investors seeking steady cash flow returns across the South Coast market.

The tenant mix appears diverse, with strong demand across all property sizes from 1-bed studios (£1,043/mo) through to larger family homes. This multi-bedroom performance suggests appeal to both young professionals and families, though rental demand specifics remain unclear and warrant local market investigation before purchasing.

Investors should carefully verify rental demand data before committing, as the 'unknown' status presents risk. Additionally, closely examine tenant profiles and local market conditions, as coastal town economies can be seasonal and sensitive to broader economic headwinds affecting the wider South Coast rental market.

Sold Price Trend - BN13

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-0.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - BN13

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+34.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

12 mo

Flip rate

0.1%

of all sales

Recent case studies

bodmin road

Detached

Bought Mar 24

£413k

Sold Mar 25

£560k

12 mo+34.0%*

Gross 35.8%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - BN13

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Worthing. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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