A complete guide to property investment in Worthing.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
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.
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 prices in Worthing, South East
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
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
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.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Worthing, South East
£90,000
1 bedroom ground floor flat for sale
Queens Road, Worthing
£265,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Thurlow Road, Worthing, BN11
£105,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
77 Heene Road, Worthing, BN11
£135,000 - Guide Price
2 bedroom flat for sale
The Strand, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing...
£825,000 - Guide Price
8 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Rowlands Road, Worthing
£800,000
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Salisbury Road, Worthing
£75,000
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Union Place, Worthing
£72,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Cissbury Court, Findon Road, Findon...
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• 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%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.