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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

BN162PX

Sutherland Close

BN163EX

Donnington Place

BN162JW

Mallon Dene

BN162LE

Rackham Road

BN162SD

Sea Lane

BN162EX

Sutton Avenue

BN163EW

Fittleworth Garden

BN161JJ

The Street

BN162DZ

Waverley Road

BN161LZ

Normandy Lane

BN163ET

Woodlands Close

BN162RW

Hazel Lodge

BN162SX

Michel Grove

BN162BA

Frobisher Way

BN162TH

Madehurst Close

BN161NT

Parade Mansions

BN162EW

Dolphin Way

BN162RA

Box Tree Avenue

BN161NY

South Strand

BN162RH

Cudlow Garden

BN162AT

Hawke Close

BN162SH

Ashton Gardens

BN161LW

Sea Road

BN162HQ

Broadmark Avenue

BN161PG

The Circle

BN162TT

Fosters Close

BN162DW

The Close

BN162AH

Sea Avenue

BN163BA

Station Road

BN163HL

Windmill Drive

BN162DF

Preston Avenue

BN162HP

Broadmark Lane

BN163JN

Mill Lane

BN161FE

Manor Road

BN162RG

Sea Lane

BN162RL

Cudlow Garden

BN162RR

Cudlow Garden

BN162EH

Cheam Road

BN162RS

Sea Lane

BN162DX

Waverley Road

BN162JP

Mallon Dene

BN163BT

Ash Lane

BN163DY

Park Drive

BN163EQ

Rustington East

BN163HW

Windmill Drive

BN162JX

Chanctonbury Road

BN161LB

Hazelmead Drive

BN162GY

Broadmark Lane

BN162QP

The Gilberts

BN162EE

Amberley Road

BN162JZ

Millfield Close

BN163DA

Ash Lane

BN161QA

Manor Road

BN162DB

Preston Avenue

BN161JS

Sea Road

BN162JU

Overstrand Avenue

BN161JZ

Montpelier Road

BN161FG

Manor Road

BN162AY

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN162DJ

Sea Avenue

BN162EG

Shirley Close

BN162QJ

Cove Road

BN162DL

Sea Avenue

BN162EN

Dolphin Way

BN161LD

The Plantation

BN162DD

Meadway

BN161NP

Sea Road

BN161NX

Sea Road

BN163EN

Eastergate Green

BN162ST

Cross Road

BN162TE

Tamarisk Way

BN162HJ

Broadmark Lane

BN162EU

Normanhurst Close

BN162JQ

Seafield Road

BN161QB

The Crescent

BN162SG

Sea Lane

BN161NH

Sea Lane

BN163AR

Station Road

BN161PJ

Willowhayne Crescent

BN161LN

Sea Road

BN161JX

Vermont Way

BN162UG

The Martlets

BN163BN

Sunderland Mews

BN162BU

The Parkway

BN161QJ

The Way

BN163EF

Herne Gardens

BN162HF

Cudlow Avenue

BN161TL

South Strand

BN162EB

Glenville Road

BN163ED

Mill Lane

BN162HL

Broadmark Lane

BN161HR

Fincham Close

BN163AU

Paddock Green

BN162EA

Glenville Road

BN161LP

Sea Road

BN162ED

Merton Avenue

BN162RN

Mulberry Lodge

BN163AN

Oakhurst Gardens

BN161NN

Sea Road

BN163BB

Station Road

Data Sources

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