26 THE BOULEVARD
WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX BN13 1LB
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
174 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£620,000 Nov 2022
Price per m²
£4,167/m²
Local average
£530,844 (+36.6%)
Street crime
262 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Extended Detached House
- Four Bedrooms
- Open Plan Kitchen/ Dining/ Living Space
- Ground Floor WC & Utility Room
- Two Ground Floor Separate Reception Rooms
- Modern Bathroom
- Off Road Parking & Garage Store
- Good Size Rear Garden
- Large Patio Area
- Close To Local Transport Links
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
INTERNAL
The front door opens into a welcoming entrance porch, leading through to a spacious and elegantly presented entrance hall, which provides access to the ground floor WC and principal living areas. To the front of the property, a refined reception room features bespoke fitted units with integrated lighting, creating a stylish yet practical space. To the rear, the home truly impresses with a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, designed with both luxury and functionality in mind. The contemporary kitchen showcases sleek matte-finish cabinetry, centered around a substantial breakfast island, and is fully equipped with high-spec integrated appliances including a full-size fridge and freezer, dishwasher, double convection oven, induction hob with extractor, sink with drainer, instant boiling water tap, and an additional water filtration system. There is generous space for both dining and relaxed seating areas, making it ideal for entertaining. The extension is further enhanced by a striking skylight lantern, flooding the space with natural light, and expansive bi-fold doors spanning the rear elevation, seamlessly connecting the indoors with the garden. A separate utility room is conveniently located off the kitchen, offering space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. From here, there is access to a versatile second reception room, perfectly suited as a home office, playroom, or snug, which in turn provides internal access to the garage store. The first floor accommodates three well-proportioned bedrooms, with the second bedroom benefiting from extensive built-in wardrobe space. The luxurious family bathroom is beautifully appointed with fully tiled walls and flooring, a walk-in shower with glass screen, a freestanding bath, WC, and a floating double vanity unit with illuminated mirror. Occupying the top floor is an additional spacious double bedroom, enhanced by two Velux windows and useful access to eaves storage, completing this exceptional home.
EXTERNAL
To the front of the property, there is ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, along with access to a garage store featuring an up-and-over door. A side gate provides convenient access through to the rear garden. The rear garden is generously proportioned and thoughtfully arranged, offering a substantial area laid to lawn, bordered by mature hedging and established trees that provide both privacy and a sense of tranquility. A spacious patio area creates an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining, perfectly suited for stylish garden furniture.
SITUATED
Situated in this highly sought-after location, a range of local amenities can be found just moments away at The Strand Parade, approximately 200 yards from the property. The picturesque Goring seafront lies just over a mile away, offering beautiful coastal walks and leisure opportunities. Worthing Town Centre is approximately two and a half miles distant and provides an extensive selection of shopping facilities, restaurants, cafés, pubs, cinemas, theatres and leisure amenities. For commuters, Durrington-on-Sea railway station is conveniently located just over 500 yards away, while regular bus services operate nearby, ensuring excellent connectivity to the surrounding areas.
Listed by
West Worthing
Jacobs Steel
Reference: 174723362
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 17/04/2026
Expiry date: 16/04/2036
Current heating cost: £1,515/year
Potential heating cost: £1,312/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,550
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£900 - £1,200)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #15553969 Recent
Property Details
Street: 26 The Boulevard
Town: WORTHING
Postcode: BN13 1LB
Installation Details
Items: 11 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 25/12/2022
Work Completed: 15/12/2022
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
79% since 2012
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £725,000 | +16.9% |
| Sold | 04/11/2022 (3 years ago) | £620,000 | +78.7% |
| Sold | 23/08/2012 (13 years ago) | £347,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 THE BOULEVARD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 1LA | £685,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 181 TERRINGES AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 1JS | £469,000 | 07/08/2023 | Detached |
| 191 TERRINGES AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 1JS | £620,000 | 13/01/2023 | Detached |
| 67 STRATHMORE ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 1PF | £535,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| 42 FROBISHER CLOSE, GORING BY SEA, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN12 6EZ | £475,000 | 21/09/2022 | Detached |
| 5 THE BOULEVARD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 1JZ | £665,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 15 NELSON ROAD, GORING BY SEA, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN12 6ET | £500,000 | 20/07/2022 | Detached |
| 31 FROBISHER WAY, GORING BY SEA, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN12 6EX | £529,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| 43 STRATHMORE ROAD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 1PF | £590,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached |
| 26 FROBISHER WAY, GORING BY SEA, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN12 6EU | £480,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached |
| 70 THE BOULEVARD, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 1LA | £630,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached |
| 167 TERRINGES AVENUE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 1JS | £515,000 | 24/11/2021 | Detached |
| 29 MELROSE CLOSE, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, BN13 1NY | £400,000 | 05/08/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £545,615 (13 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Worthing. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Worthing. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Worthing.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Worthing: £1,461/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Palatine Road | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Durrington-on-Sea | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | The Flower Pot Bakery | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | West Worthing | 0.8 miles |
| Shop | Dillistone of Goring Funeral Directors | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Zachary Merton Hospital | 4.1 miles |
| University | University of Chichester (Bognor Campus) | 11.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Total incidents | 262 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2022 |
| Palatine Primary School | Other | 0.2 miles | Good — 7 Feb 2013 |
| Orchards Infant School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 14 Nov 2021 |
| Orchards Junior School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 9 Oct 2018 |
| Oak Grove College | Other | 0.3 miles | Good — 12 Jan 2015 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).