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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
10.18(-68%)
Shoplifting
7.04(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.79(-41%)
Vehicle crime
3.52(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.02(-53%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in East Preston & Rustington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,750,000.

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
Detached65£707,500
Flats60£258,750
Semi-Detached15£525,000
Terraced17£376,000

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

BN161PF

Willowhayne Close

BN162DB

Preston Avenue

BN162TL

Fosters Close

BN162HQ

Broadmark Avenue

BN162JL

Seafield Close

BN161JY

Montpelier Road

BN161LY

Normandy Lane

BN162BZ

Bushby Avenue

BN162DU

Glenville Road

BN162NW

Broadmark Lane

BN163BS

Ash Lane

BN163DA

Ash Lane

BN163HN

Orchard Gardens

BN161PB

Sea Road

BN161PE

Willowhayne Avenue

BN162LA

Aldwick Close

BN162RA

Box Tree Avenue

BN162TE

Tamarisk Way

BN162AP

Ruston Avenue

BN162BN

The Thatchway

BN162BU

The Parkway

BN162ES

Sutton Avenue

BN162LD

Chanctonbury Road

BN162NT

Harsfold Road

BN163BA

Station Road

BN163BJ

Station Road

BN163ES

Woodlands Avenue

BN162EE

Amberley Road

BN162EQ

Merton Avenue

BN163DY

Park Drive

BN162AD

Ruston Park

BN162EU

Normanhurst Close

BN162EY

Broadmark Way

BN162HG

Central Avenue

BN162HU

Shaftesbury Road

BN162HX

Shaftesbury Road

BN163AZ

Georgian Gardens

BN161FE

Manor Road

BN161NS

The Parade

BN161QB

The Crescent

BN162BA

Frobisher Way

BN161PA

South Strand

BN162AN

Ruston Avenue

BN162EJ

Evelyn Avenue

BN162JP

Mallon Dene

BN163EE

Herne Lane

BN161HD

North Lane

BN162BJ

Botany Close

BN162ET

Sutton Avenue

BN162HD

Broadmark Lane

BN162HJ

Broadmark Lane

BN162SX

Michel Grove

BN162JS

Overstrand Avenue

BN162LG

Rackham Road

BN162LQ

Rackham Road

BN162QR

Harsfold Road

BN163JN

Mill Lane

BN161HR

Fincham Close

BN161LR

Oakley Gardens

BN162JG

Seafield Road

BN163EW

Fittleworth Garden

BN161LA

Vermont Drive

BN161LP

Sea Road

BN161ND

Sea Lane

BN162DN

Sea Avenue

BN162EH

Cheam Road

BN162UA

The Martlets

BN161QA

Manor Road

BN161QD

Nursery Close

BN162RE

Sea Lane

BN162UB

The Martlets

BN162RG

Sea Lane

BN162AT

Hawke Close

BN162DR

Sea Avenue

BN162QJ

Cove Road

BN163DD

Larch Close

BN163HJ

Windmill Drive

BN162AA

Preston Paddock

BN162AH

Sea Avenue

BN162AU

Jervis Avenue

BN163HP

Fircroft Crescent

BN162TF

Tamarisk Way

BN162TP

The Ridings

BN163AP

Hurst Road

BN163BB

Station Road

BN161LU

Normandy Drive

BN161NG

Sea Lane

BN161UA

Sea Road

BN162JY

Millfield Close

BN162RN

Mulberry Lodge

BN163AW

Oakhurst Gardens

BN161JP

Sea Road

BN161JU

Vermont Drive

BN161LZ

Normandy Lane

BN161NY

South Strand

BN162EN

Dolphin Way

BN162JT

Overstrand Avenue

BN161NQ

Sea Lane Close

BN161QE

The Spinney

BN162DE

Preston Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.