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Property investment stats for Worthing, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Worthing.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Worthing sits comfortably on the South Coast, offering a balanced mix of seaside appeal and urban convenience. The property market here has shown some resilience, with capital growth over three years of 8.6% and an annualised growth rate of 2.8%. Rental investors will notice average yields of 5.6%, which are competitive for the region, especially in areas like BN11 where yields are even higher.

Affordability is reasonable compared to some other southern towns, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.4 and a rent-to-income ratio of 25.7%, suggesting that both buyers and renters are not overstretched. Liquidity appears decent, with annual sales at 1,568 and homes typically taking 68 days to sell. The market currently favours buyers, as indicated by a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) off asking prices.

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Key investment stats for Worthing

Median price per sq ft

£390 / sq ft

Average rental yield

5.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.3%

Sales in past year

1,568

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Worthing

Live prices in Worthing, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£375,000

25% of properties below...

£240,000

75% of properties below...

£547,500

Most expensive property

£1,600,000

Live listings

1,235

Median days on market

68

Should you invest in Worthing?

Opportunities

  • Rental yields are attractive, with the average at 5.6% and the top-performing postcode district offering yields of 6.0%.
  • The median asking prices for both three-bedroom houses (£440,000) and two-bedroom flats (£260,000) provide entry points for different investor strategies.
  • Steady three-year growth (8.6%) shows the area’s long-term potential, even if recent performance has changed by -3.3% over the past year.

Risks

  • The most recent one-year capital growth has changed by -3.3%, which may signal short-term volatility or a cooling market.
  • Properties are selling with a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), indicating buyers have the upper hand and sellers may need to compromise on price.
  • The population skews older, with a high proportion in the 60+ range and fewer families or younger adults, which could affect future rental demand.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Worthing’s property market seems stable but not set for runaway growth. The combination of decent rental yields of 5.6% and a three-year capital growth of 8.6% suggests that long-term investors could still find value, especially if they focus on areas with the strongest rental demand.

Affordability remains reasonable, and the market’s current buyer-friendly tilt — reflected in a median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) — could provide opportunities for those willing to negotiate. However, the recent change in annual capital growth (-3.3%) is a reminder that gains are not guaranteed in the short term.

Overall, Worthing offers a measured mix of yield and growth potential, but investors should keep an eye on demographic shifts and be prepared for a market that rewards patience and selectivity.

Live properties in Worthing

Investment properties in Worthing, South East

1 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
56% below median price

£90,000

1 bedroom ground floor flat for sale

Queens Road, Worthing

Properties needing refurbishment in Worthing, South East
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
11% below median price

£265,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Thurlow Road, Worthing, BN11

Priced to sell properties in Worthing, South East
Priced to Sell
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
On market for 178 days

£105,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom retirement property for sale

77 Heene Road, Worthing, BN11

Slow to sell properties in Worthing, South East
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom flat for sale
Reduced by 37%

£135,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom flat for sale

The Strand, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing...

Big price drop properties in Worthing, South East
Big Price Drop
8 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
High yield opportunity

£825,000 - Guide Price

8 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Rowlands Road, Worthing

HMO properties in Worthing, South East
HMO
4 bedroom detached house for sale
2,099 sq ft

£800,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Salisbury Road, Worthing

Properties with planning granted in Worthing, South East
Planning Granted
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
66% below median price

£75,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Union Place, Worthing

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Worthing, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
57% below median price

£72,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Cissbury Court, Findon Road, Findon...

Auction properties in Worthing, South East
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £20,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.0%

Best places to invest in Worthing

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1BN116.0%1.3%£363 / sq ft
2BN125.7%3.3%£432 / sq ft
3BN134.9%3.8%£404 / sq ft
4BN144.9%2.8%£397 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.