Sold STC Bungalow

14 HURSTON CLOSE

WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX BN14 0AX

2 beds 2 baths 915 sq ft Listed 25 Oct 2023 (-1011d)

£425,000

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (BN14 0AX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX BN14 0AX |
| Price | £425,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 85 m² |
| Last sold | £415,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 19/03/2033
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6037-7227-7200-0060-5222)

## Description

The replacement uPVC double glazed front door leads to an entrance lobby with double cloaks cupboard and glazed door to the bright and spacious triple aspect lounge/dining room, with remote controlled electric fire and double glazed sliding doors to the double aspect conservatory, having pitched glass roof and doors to the rear garden, also enjoying a westerly aspect.  The inner hallway has built in storage, access to the roof space and gives access to the fitted kitchen, with excellent range of units, various built in appliances and glazed door to the conservatory.  There are two double bedrooms, one boasting an ensuite shower room/WC and the other larger bedroom enjoying a double aspect and two built in double wardrobes.  In addition, there is a bathroom and separate WC.

To the outside, the property has gardens to all four sides.  The front and northerly sides being mainly laid to lawn and the enclosed side and rear garden also having lawned areas with south and westerly aspects, raised, paved patio area and a gate to the private driveway giving off road parking and leading to a brick built garage.

Council Tax Band E

The property is situated in a particularly sought after position on the east side of Findon Valley with local shopping facilities to be found close by at Kings Parade, Findon Road and easy access is provided to both the A24 and A27 London and coastal routes, whilst local buses service the area, giving access to the surrounding district, along with Worthing town centre with its comprehensive shopping facilities, amenities and mainline railway station and popular seafront promenade.  The area is well served with schools for all ages and is also within the popular Vale First and Middle School catchment.  Recreational facilities include Worthing Leisure Centre, David Lloyd fitness centre, two well regarded golf courses and the property is situated close to the South Downs National Park and Cissbury Ring, which is steeped in history and offers excellent country walks and cycle rides.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/141250622/1655855) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/141250622/1655857) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1912383
- **Address:** 14 Hurston Close, Findon, BN14 0AX
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/07/2004
- **Work Completed:** 21/06/2004
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #17030747
- **Address:** 14 Hurston Close, Worthing, BN14 0AX
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/11/2025
- **Work Completed:** 20/10/2025
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £415,000 | 31/01/2025 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 VALLEY GARDENS, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0JJ | £637,500 | 13/02/2026 | Detached |
| 17 ALLENDALE AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AH | £590,000 | 06/02/2026 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £360,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached |
| 84 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AQ | £475,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached |
| LYNE HOUSE, 20 LINKS ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 9QY | £1,650,000 | 22/01/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 65 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £570,000 | 17/12/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 25 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £655,000 | 17/09/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 72 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £390,000 | 03/06/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] PINE VIEW HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £515,000 | 16/02/2024 | Detached |
| 21 MAYFIELD CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AG | £780,000 | 06/12/2023 | Detached |
| 26 THE HEIGHTS, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AJ | £515,000 | 06/12/2023 | Detached |
| 17 MAYFIELD CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AG | £700,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 87 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BB | £430,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £361,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 ALLENDALE AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AH | £480,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £450,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 MAYFIELD CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AG | £820,000 | 21/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 ALLENDALE AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AH | £625,000 | 04/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £400,000 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 25 THE HEIGHTS, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AJ | £710,000 | 16/02/2022 | Detached |
| 85 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BB | £620,000 | 08/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £460,000 | 10/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 51 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BW | £895,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| 76 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AE | £425,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4A HOLLY TREE COTTAGE HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £500,000 | 13/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £466,100 (10 sales)
**Area average:** £690,167 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £673,521 (34 Detached, BN14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -36.9%

## 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):** £947/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £163,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,600

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 28%
- **10y growth:** 42.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Worthing; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -4%
- **5y growth (index):** 5.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 26%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

85 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£415,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£5,000/m²

Local average

£673,521 (-36.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,681 of 33,755)

Street crime

90 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Good Sized Lounge/Dining Room
Fitted Kitchen
West Facing Conservatory
Two Double Bedrooms
Ensuite Shower Room
Bathroom and Separate WC
Gardens to Four Sides
West Facing Rear Garden
Private Driveway to Garage
CHAIN FREE

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

An opportunity to acquire this spacious and well presented detached bungalow, occupying this corner plot in a cul-de-sac location within the popular Findon Valley area. Features include, private driveway to garage, ensuite shower room, conservatory and good sized lounge/dining room. A viewing is recommended and the property is offered for sale chain free.

The replacement uPVC double glazed front door leads to an entrance lobby with double cloaks cupboard and glazed door to the bright and spacious triple aspect lounge/dining room, with remote controlled electric fire and double glazed sliding doors to the double aspect conservatory, having pitched glass roof and doors to the rear garden, also enjoying a westerly aspect. The inner hallway has built in storage, access to the roof space and gives access to the fitted kitchen, with excellent range of units, various built in appliances and glazed door to the conservatory. There are two double bedrooms, one boasting an ensuite shower room/WC and the other larger bedroom enjoying a double aspect and two built in double wardrobes. In addition, there is a bathroom and separate WC.

To the outside, the property has gardens to all four sides. The front and northerly sides being mainly laid to lawn and the enclosed side and rear garden also having lawned areas with south and westerly aspects, raised, paved patio area and a gate to the private driveway giving off road parking and leading to a brick built garage.

Council Tax Band E

The property is situated in a particularly sought after position on the east side of Findon Valley with local shopping facilities to be found close by at Kings Parade, Findon Road and easy access is provided to both the A24 and A27 London and coastal routes, whilst local buses service the area, giving access to the surrounding district, along with Worthing town centre with its comprehensive shopping facilities, amenities and mainline railway station and popular seafront promenade. The area is well served with schools for all ages and is also within the popular Vale First and Middle School catchment. Recreational facilities include Worthing Leisure Centre, David Lloyd fitness centre, two well regarded golf courses and the property is situated close to the South Downs National Park and Cissbury Ring, which is steeped in history and offers excellent country walks and cycle rides.

Listed by

Findon

The Lomond Group

Reference: 141250622

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/03/2023

Expiry date: 19/03/2033

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1912383

Property Details

Street: 14 Hurston Close

Town: Findon

Postcode: BN14 0AX

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 27/07/2004

Work Completed: 21/06/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #17030747 Recent

Property Details

Street: 14 Hurston Close

Town: Worthing

Postcode: BN14 0AX

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 02/11/2025

Work Completed: 20/10/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	31/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£415,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
6 VALLEY GARDENS, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0JJ	£637,500	13/02/2026	Detached
17 ALLENDALE AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AH	£590,000	06/02/2026	Detached
Same street 16 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£360,000	11/12/2025	Detached
84 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AQ	£475,000	08/12/2025	Detached
LYNE HOUSE, 20 LINKS ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 9QY	£1,650,000	22/01/2025	Detached
Same street 65 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£570,000	17/12/2024	Detached
Same street 25 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£655,000	17/09/2024	Detached
Same street 72 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£390,000	03/06/2024	Terraced
Same street PINE VIEW HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£515,000	16/02/2024	Detached
21 MAYFIELD CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AG	£780,000	06/12/2023	Detached
26 THE HEIGHTS, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AJ	£515,000	06/12/2023	Detached
17 MAYFIELD CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AG	£700,000	10/11/2023	Detached
87 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BB	£430,000	28/07/2023	Detached
Same street 10 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£361,000	30/06/2023	Terraced
11 ALLENDALE AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AH	£480,000	15/12/2022	Detached
Same street 3 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£450,000	04/08/2022	Semi-detached
31 MAYFIELD CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AG	£820,000	21/04/2022	Detached
5 ALLENDALE AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AH	£625,000	04/04/2022	Detached
Same street 7 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£400,000	18/02/2022	Terraced
25 THE HEIGHTS, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AJ	£710,000	16/02/2022	Detached
85 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BB	£620,000	08/02/2022	Detached
Same street 2 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£460,000	10/01/2022	Semi-detached
51 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BW	£895,000	19/11/2021	Detached
76 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AE	£425,000	30/09/2021	Detached
Same street 4A HOLLY TREE COTTAGE HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£500,000	13/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £466,100 (10 sales)

Area average: £690,167 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28%

10y growth 42.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Worthing. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -4%

5y (index) 5.6%

10y (index) 26%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Worthing. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,175/mo

Realistic £1,306/mo

Optimistic £1,437/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Worthing.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Worthing: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Mayfield Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Timpson	1.2 miles
Shop	Kenvad Tyres	1.3 miles
Train station	West Worthing	1.6 miles
Train station	Worthing	1.8 miles
Hospital	Zachary Merton Hospital	5.3 miles
University	University of Brighton Phoenix Halls	11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	32
Anti-social behaviour	20
Criminal damage and arson	8
Public order	8
Other theft	6
Burglary	4
Shoplifting	4
Vehicle crime	3
Bicycle theft	2
Other crime	2
Drugs	1
Total incidents	90

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Vale School, Worthing	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2013
Durrington Infant School	Primary	0.7 miles	Requires improvement — 19 Sep 2023
Durrington Junior School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
Thomas A Becket Junior School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 9 Jan 2019
Thomas A Becket Infant School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 3 Sep 2015

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £163,250

Target investor price (1%) £130,600

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).