42 Forest Road, Worthing, BN14 9LY is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,389 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £696,374 , which equates to approximately £501 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jul 2022 for £710,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £13,626, representing a 1.9% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £696,374 is:

  • 58.3% higher than the average property price on Forest Road
  • 30.7% higher than the average in the BN14 9LY postcode area
  • and 80.8% higher than the average price for Worthing as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1389 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£696,374
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£501
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Forest Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 9LY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Apr 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Apr 2011, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 72% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 72% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to BN14 9LY

5 th / 17
Price Rank
31% higher than average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in BN14 9LY , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£696,374
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
27 Jul 2022
£710,000
Leasehold
+69.9 %
14 Jun 2013
£418,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £660,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1557 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1422 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2009

Data Sources

The property at 42 Forest Road, Worthing, BN14 9LY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jul 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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