# 1 bedroom flat for sale (BN11 3DR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 4, 8 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX BN11 3DR |
| Price | £155,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 51 m² |
| Last sold | £82,500 Oct 2012 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 31/01/2022 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £467/year

### Recommendations
- O (?2,500 - ?6,500)
- Q (?5,500 - ?14,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8342-6722-4100-1989-8906)

## Description

*CENTRAL LOCATION* A spacious top floor flat comprising, lounge with bay windows, modern kitchen/living room, good sized bedroom and fully tiled updated bathroom. The property also benefits from gas central heating. A copy of the EPC will be available on request. EPC Grade D.

LocationThe apartment is situated just off of Worthing Seafront providing easy access to the town centre with its vast array of shops, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities. Worthing station is easily reached with its links to Brighton, Gatwick Airport and London Victoria.

Our ViewCommuters look no further! This large top floor flat in the heart of the Town Centre within close proximity of Worthing Train Station has been recently mordernised throughout creating a fantastic starter home! Book your appointment now to avoid disappointment.

**Lounge** 18' 8"  x 11' 8"  (5.69m  x 3.56m )

**Kitchen / Living Room** 19' 3"  x 7' 8"  (5.87m  x 2.34m )

**Bedroom** 14' 2"  x 8' 4"  (4.32m  x 2.54m )

**Bathroom** 8' 8"  x 4' 0"  (2.64m  x 1.22m )

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/51948256/1171671) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/51948256/1171674) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 FLAT 4 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3DR | £82,500 | 09/10/2012 | Flat |
| 8 FLAT 4 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3DR | £34,000 | 01/12/1999 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| GUILDBOURNE COURT FLAT 210 GUILDBOURNE CENTRE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 1LZ | £76,281 | 19/11/2025 | Flat |
| GUILDBOURNE COURT FLAT 208 GUILDBOURNE CENTRE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 1LZ | £107,000 | 20/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 12 FLAT 4 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3DR | £155,000 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 12 FLAT 1 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3DR | £185,000 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 12 FLAT 2 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3DR | £155,000 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 12 FLAT 3 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3DR | £155,000 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 5 FLAT 3 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3DR | £200,000 | 25/08/2023 | Flat |
| 35A FLAT 10 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £230,000 | 17/07/2023 | Flat |
| 22 FLAT 3 BATH PLACE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3BA | £250,000 | 23/06/2023 | Flat |
| GUILDBOURNE COURT FLAT 307 GUILDBOURNE CENTRE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 1LZ | £120,000 | 27/03/2023 | Flat |
| 5 BATH PLACE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3BA | £425,000 | 24/03/2023 | Flat |
| 35A FLAT 11 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £225,000 | 23/03/2023 | Flat |
| 23A FLAT 1 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £290,000 | 27/02/2023 | Flat |
| 35A FLAT 9 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £193,000 | 24/02/2023 | Flat |
| 35A FLAT 3 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £159,340 | 07/02/2023 | Flat |
| 23A FLAT 4 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £250,000 | 31/01/2023 | Flat |
| WORTHING HOUSE, 2 - 6 FLAT 15 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AE | £425,000 | 10/01/2023 | Flat |
| 35A FLAT 8 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £240,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat |
| GUILDBOURNE COURT FLAT 209 GUILDBOURNE CENTRE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 1LZ | £95,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| 35A FLAT 5 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £190,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat |
| 23A FLAT 3 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £295,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 23A FLAT 2 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £295,000 | 14/12/2022 | Flat |
| GUILDBOURNE COURT FLAT 212 GUILDBOURNE CENTRE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 1LZ | £172,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat |
| GUILDBOURNE COURT FLAT 202 GUILDBOURNE CENTRE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 1LZ | £173,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| 19A FLAT 2 SOUTH STREET, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3AW | £290,000 | 15/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 11 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3DR | £118,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 6 FLAT 2 BEDFORD ROW, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN11 3DR | £168,500 | 21/01/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £162,357 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £225,031 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £235,487 (115 Flat, BN11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -34.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Worthing). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,175/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,306/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,437/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Worthing (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £758/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Ashdown Road, BN11 | £1,150/mo | 1 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,150/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.74% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £115,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £400/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,039/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 4.7%
- **10y growth:** 21.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Worthing; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -7.9%
- **5y growth (index):** -5.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 12.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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