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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

BN162JW

Mallon Dene

BN163BT

Ash Lane

BN161JT

Beechlands Close

BN162EW

Dolphin Way

BN162LY

The Gilberts

BN162SU

Michel Grove

BN163BX

Ash Lane

BN161PJ

Willowhayne Crescent

BN162AW

Abingdon Lodge

BN162SG

Sea Lane

BN161NA

Seafield Road

BN161QJ

The Way

BN162BX

Bushby Avenue

BN162EX

Sutton Avenue

BN161FH

Beltane Close

BN162HH

Broadmark Lane

BN162LE

Rackham Road

BN162TH

Madehurst Close

BN161JS

Sea Road

BN161TE

Willowhayne Crescent

BN162HP

Broadmark Lane

BN162JH

Seafield Road

BN162SD

Sea Lane

BN162SJ

Coppets Wood

BN163AS

Station Road

BN161LW

Sea Road

BN162GY

Broadmark Lane

BN162RU

Sea Lane

BN163EL

Chichester Court

BN163HW

Windmill Drive

BN161LL

Kenhurst

BN161TL

South Strand

BN162BH

Botany Close

BN162JJ

Hawthorn Close

BN162TG

Selborne Way

BN163ER

Woodlands Avenue

BN162BQ

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN162BY

Bushby Avenue

BN162HN

Knightscroft Avenue

BN162HY

Summers Close

BN162RP

Cudlow Garden

BN163AR

Station Road

BN163BW

Whitecroft

BN162AF

Willowhayne Mews

BN162PR

Farm Way

BN162RW

Hazel Lodge

BN162SQ

Sea Lane

BN163EX

Donnington Place

BN161PW

South Strand

BN162BT

The Parkway

BN162HW

Knightscroft Avenue

BN162RR

Cudlow Garden

BN162ST

Cross Road

BN162AX

Hudson Drive

BN163ET

Woodlands Close

BN162RS

Sea Lane

BN162DF

Preston Avenue

BN162EL

Dolphin Way

BN162UD

The Martlets

BN161LD

The Plantation

BN161PD

Sea Road

BN162BW

The Roundway

BN162EG

Shirley Close

BN162QX

Ladbrooke Close

BN162UE

The Martlets

BN163EP

Ashwood Drive

BN163HB

Woodlands Avenue

BN161NH

Sea Lane

BN162RJ

Cedar Lodge

BN163DE

The Street

BN161FG

Manor Road

BN161JN

Sea Road

BN161LT

Normandy Drive

BN161PN

South Strand

BN162ED

Merton Avenue

BN162GA

Shaftesbury Place

BN162HL

Broadmark Lane

BN162SH

Ashton Gardens

BN162UP

The Oaks

BN162UQ

The Martlets

BN163BQ

Herne Court

BN163ED

Mill Lane

BN161PP

Seaview Avenue

BN162AZ

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN162DH

Sea Avenue

BN162JZ

Millfield Close

BN162RF

Sea Lane

BN162TQ

Kithurst Close

BN163BH

Station Road

BN163DJ

The Street

BN163JJ

Guildford Road

BN162AS

Jervis Avenue

BN162BG

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN162DP

Sea Avenue

BN162JR

Mallon Dene

BN163AT

West Preston Mews

BN163BN

Sunderland Mews

BN163EF

Herne Gardens

BN161LN

Sea Road

BN162DW

The Close

Data Sources

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