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East Preston & Rustington East

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About

East Preston and Rustington East form a largely residential stretch along the West Sussex coast, characterised by bungalows, detached houses, and quiet cul-de-sacs. The area sits between the English Channel and the farmland of the Sussex Weald, with a mix of older, established properties and newer developments. Its flat topography and grid-like street patterns in parts facilitate easy walking and cycling, creating a settled, low-rise environment primarily geared towards family living and retirement.

The coastline here is defined by a long shingle beach backed by a broad green, a popular local space for casual recreation. A unique local landmark is the red-brick water tower, a prominent feature on the skyline. Rustington's traditional village centre, with its parades of shops and supermarkets, serves as the main commercial hub for daily needs, while East Preston maintains a quieter, more village-like atmosphere with its own local shops and amenities.

Area overview

On average East Preston & Rustington East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Preston & Rustington East is £45,371 per year. There are 1 schools in East Preston & Rustington East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Preston & Rustington East is home to around 7,955 people, with a population density of about 2,730.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Preston & Rustington East Population
7,955
Population density
2,730.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.31(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.17(-42%)
Shoplifting
6.66(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.14(-51%)
Vehicle crime
2.77(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,472
93.92%
Other White
206
2.59%
Irish
65
0.82%
African
28
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.33%
Total population: 7,956

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,262
30.61%
No qualifications
1,433
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,044
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,035
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
786
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 7,390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,705
64.57%
Owns with a mortgage
717
17.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
427
10.19%
Other social rented
178
4.25%
Other forms of private rent
80
1.91%
Total households: 4,189

Property prices in East Preston & Rustington East

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in East Preston & Rustington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Preston & Rustington East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Preston & Rustington East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats57£247,000
Semi-Detached21£442,500
Detached68£699,975
Terraced19£341,000

10 years median price trend in East Preston & Rustington East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Preston & Rustington East.

All postcodes in East Preston & Rustington East

BN162AB

Ruston Park

BN162HT

Herons Court Close

BN161TE

Willowhayne Crescent

BN162BS

The Parkway

BN161NA

Seafield Road

BN161PE

Willowhayne Avenue

BN162PT

Marigolds Lodge

BN163AP

Hurst Road

BN162TF

Tamarisk Way

BN161JU

Vermont Drive

BN163TP

The Coppice

BN163BS

Ash Lane

BN162RF

Sea Lane

BN162JS

Overstrand Avenue

BN162BX

Bushby Avenue

BN162AN

Ruston Avenue

BN162QF

Harsfold Road

BN162UE

The Martlets

BN162QX

Ladbrooke Close

BN163BQ

Herne Court

BN162UQ

The Martlets

BN162BE

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN162LT

Howards Way

BN161QD

Nursery Close

BN162JR

Mallon Dene

BN162BH

Botany Close

BN162QU

Hobbs Way

BN163BU

Ash Lane

BN163AQ

The Limes

BN162JA

Broadmark Lane

BN161NQ

Sea Lane Close

BN162DE

Preston Avenue

BN163HP

Fircroft Crescent

BN161PW

South Strand

BN163DE

The Street

BN162TP

The Ridings

BN161NB

Sea Lane

BN162JL

Seafield Close

BN162AA

Preston Paddock

BN162NW

Broadmark Lane

BN161JT

Beechlands Close

BN162BW

The Roundway

BN162GA

Shaftesbury Place

BN162SQ

Sea Lane

BN163ES

Woodlands Avenue

BN162SR

Selhurst Close

BN161JY

Montpelier Road

BN162JH

Seafield Road

BN162NT

Harsfold Road

BN162TW

The Ridings

BN162EP

Broad Strand

BN163EH

Arundel Garden

BN162LA

Aldwick Close

BN163EE

Herne Lane

BN161NL

Woodbridge Park

BN162EQ

Merton Avenue

BN163ER

Woodlands Avenue

BN161LY

Normandy Lane

BN163BY

Stonefields

BN161SR

Sea Road

BN161LU

Normandy Drive

BN162PR

Farm Way

BN163BH

Station Road

BN162JT

Overstrand Avenue

BN162JF

Broadmark Lane

BN162AF

Willowhayne Mews

BN162DN

Sea Avenue

BN162TZ

The Martlets

BN163NY

Walnut Avenue

BN163AY

Station Road

BN162BY

Bushby Avenue

BN161PB

Sea Road

BN163BD

Station Road

BN162SJ

Coppets Wood

BN163BJ

Station Road

BN161LR

Oakley Gardens

BN162AP

Ruston Avenue

BN162AD

Ruston Park

BN163DJ

The Street

BN162AU

Jervis Avenue

BN163EP

Ashwood Drive

BN163AW

Oakhurst Gardens

BN163EU

Woodlands Avenue

BN162LG

Rackham Road

BN161NZ

South Strand

BN161PH

Westfield Avenue

BN162ER

Mariners Walk

BN162SU

Michel Grove

BN161JN

Sea Road

BN162DU

Glenville Road

BN163HB

Woodlands Avenue

BN161LL

Kenhurst

BN162LD

Chanctonbury Road

BN163BL

Elm Place

BN162TR

The Roystons

BN163AZ

Georgian Gardens

BN162QR

Harsfold Road

BN163BX

Ash Lane

BN161PN

South Strand

BN162HX

Shaftesbury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.