Sold STC Terraced

72 HURSTON CLOSE

WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX BN14 0AX

3 beds 1 baths 1,087 sq ft Listed 4 Dec 2023 (-971d)

£400,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (BN14 0AX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 72 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX BN14 0AX |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 101 m² |
| Last sold | £390,000 Jun 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 17/09/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £709/year

### Recommendations
- A (350)
- B (1,500)
- W2 (6,000)
- C (30)
- E (40)
- G (450)
- I (3,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0410-2888-7117-9395-5045)

## Description

EXTERNAL The front garden is mainly laid to paving with trees and shrubs and pathway leading to the front. The South facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with trees, shrubs and flowers, paved seating area and access to the garage and off road parking.

SITUATED The property is situated on the East Side of Findon Valley with access to local Downland walks, 5 minute walk through Twitten to the golf course, the Gallops and the well known landmark and beauty spot of Cissbury Ring which is steeped in history. Local shops can be found along Findon Road together with the doctor's surgery and library. Local bus services pass the surrounding district. The property is also situated in the Vale School Catchment. Easy access to A24 and A27.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/142680947/1655922) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/142680947/1655924) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7760233
- **Address:** 72 Hurston Close, Worthing, BN14 0AX
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/01/2016
- **Work Completed:** 12/10/2010
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5875383
- **Address:** 72 Hurston Close, Worthing, BN14 0AX
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/01/2016
- **Work Completed:** 18/07/2008
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1946707
- **Address:** 72 Hurston Close, Worthing, BN14 0AX
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/01/2016
- **Work Completed:** 07/06/2004
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16600659
- **Address:** 72 Hurston Close, WORTHING, BN14 0AX
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/12/2024
- **Work Completed:** 29/11/2024
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 72 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £390,000 | 03/06/2024 | Terraced |
| 72 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £286,000 | 24/03/2016 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 16 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £360,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 14 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £415,000 | 31/01/2025 | 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] PINE VIEW HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £515,000 | 16/02/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £361,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 WANTLEY ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BH | £317,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 53 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BB | £465,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 3 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £450,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £400,000 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 2 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £460,000 | 10/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 4A HOLLY TREE COTTAGE HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX | £500,000 | 13/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £468,600 (10 sales)
**Area average:** £391,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £359,242 (32 Terraced, BN14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +11.3%

## 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):** £1,177/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (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:** £3,960/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.5%
- **10y growth:** 32.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 5.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.2%

## 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

Floor area

101 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£390,000 Jun 2024

Price per m²

£3,960/m²

Local average

£359,242 (+11.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,681 of 33,755)

Street crime

105 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Mid Terraced House
Three Bedrooms
Open Plan Kitchen/Diner
Good Sized Lounge
Spacious Throughout
Modern Bathroom & Separate WC
Front & Rear Gardens
Immaculate Condition
Garage & Off Road Parking
Chain Free

Additional details

Heating: Gas, Double glazing
Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes
Listed property: Yes

Description

INTERNAL Modern, bright and spacious house offers a good sized entrance hall. The lounge is a generous size with a feature fireplace and bay window. This opens into the kitchen/dining area with space for table and chairs. The modern open plan kitchen area has base and wall units with worktop over, inset sink and drainer, integrated Bosch oven and gas hob over, integral fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, breakfast bar has space for seating and the under stairs cupboard has ample storage space, sliding doors lead to the rear garden. The first floor landing has loft access hatch and airing cupboard. Bedroom one is a good sized double with French doors and Juliet balcony. Bedroom two also a good sized double and bedroom three the smaller one. Modern bathroom with panelled bath and shower over and wash hand basin. Separate WC.
EXTERNAL The front garden is mainly laid to paving with trees and shrubs and pathway leading to the front. The South facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with trees, shrubs and flowers, paved seating area and access to the garage and off road parking.
SITUATED The property is situated on the East Side of Findon Valley with access to local Downland walks, 5 minute walk through Twitten to the golf course, the Gallops and the well known landmark and beauty spot of Cissbury Ring which is steeped in history. Local shops can be found along Findon Road together with the doctor's surgery and library. Local bus services pass the surrounding district. The property is also situated in the Vale School Catchment. Easy access to A24 and A27.

Listed by

Findon Valley

Jacobs Steel

Reference: 142680947

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 17/09/2025. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/09/2015

Expiry date: 17/09/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £709/year

Potential heating cost: £407/year

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (40)
Upgrade heating controls (450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7760233

Property Details

Street: 72 Hurston Close

Town: Worthing

Postcode: BN14 0AX

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/01/2016

Work Completed: 12/10/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5875383

Property Details

Street: 72 Hurston Close

Town: Worthing

Postcode: BN14 0AX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 12/01/2016

Work Completed: 18/07/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1946707

Property Details

Street: 72 Hurston Close

Town: Worthing

Postcode: BN14 0AX

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/01/2016

Work Completed: 07/06/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16600659 Recent

Property Details

Street: 72 Hurston Close

Town: WORTHING

Postcode: BN14 0AX

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/12/2024

Work Completed: 29/11/2024

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

36% since 2016

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	03/06/2024 (2 years ago)	£390,000	+36.4%
Sold	24/03/2016 (10 years ago)	£286,000	—

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
Same street 16 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£360,000	11/12/2025	Detached
Same street 14 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£415,000	31/01/2025	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 PINE VIEW HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£515,000	16/02/2024	Detached
Same street 10 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£361,000	30/06/2023	Terraced
12 WANTLEY ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BH	£317,000	06/04/2023	Terraced
53 FINDON ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0BB	£465,000	02/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 3 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£450,000	04/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 7 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£400,000	18/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 2 HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£460,000	10/01/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 4A HOLLY TREE COTTAGE HURSTON CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN14 0AX	£500,000	13/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £468,600 (10 sales)

Area average: £391,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.5%

10y growth 32.1%

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

1y (index) -3.9%

5y (index) 5.4%

10y (index) 29.2%

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: £1,177/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Durrington Cemetery	0.1 miles
Shop	Timpson	1.1 miles
Shop	Kenvad Tyres	1.2 miles
Train station	West Worthing	1.6 miles
Train station	Worthing	1.7 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	40
Anti-social behaviour	21
Criminal damage and arson	9
Public order	9
Other theft	7
Shoplifting	5
Burglary	4
Drugs	3
Vehicle crime	3
Bicycle theft	2
Other crime	2
Total incidents	105

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
Durrington Infant School	Primary	0.7 miles	Requires improvement — 19 Sep 2023
Vale School, Worthing	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2013
Durrington Junior School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
Thomas A Becket Junior School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 9 Jan 2019
Thomas A Becket Infant School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 3 Sep 2015

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

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).