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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

BN162JB

Chanctonbury Close

BN162JQ

Seafield Road

BN162SZ

Springfield Close

BN161PG

The Circle

BN161PT

The Nookery

BN161NN

Sea Road

BN162JN

Broadmark Lane

BN162RH

Cudlow Garden

BN161NE

Sea Lane

BN162AE

Willow Avenue

BN162DL

Sea Avenue

BN163AQ

The Limes

BN163AY

Station Road

BN163HS

Fircroft Crescent

BN161NP

Sea Road

BN161NT

Parade Mansions

BN162AR

Jervis Avenue

BN162QF

Harsfold Road

BN162QU

Hobbs Way

BN162UF

The Martlets

BN161NZ

South Strand

BN162AY

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN162JU

Overstrand Avenue

BN163EG

Mill Lane

BN163EN

Eastergate Green

BN162EF

Amberley Road

BN162TD

West Ridings

BN162TN

The Ridings

BN163AU

Paddock Green

BN163BZ

Ash Lane

BN163NY

Walnut Avenue

BN161GJ

Sea Road

BN162DX

Waverley Road

BN163BD

Station Road

BN162AB

Ruston Park

BN162BD

Tasman Close

BN162DJ

Sea Avenue

BN162HE

Cudlow Avenue

BN162JF

Broadmark Lane

BN162JX

Chanctonbury Road

BN162PX

Sutherland Close

BN162TS

The Roystons

BN161SR

Sea Road

BN162HT

Herons Court Close

BN162LF

Rackham Road

BN162UG

The Martlets

BN161JX

Vermont Way

BN162DD

Meadway

BN162EB

Glenville Road

BN162LT

Howards Way

BN161NL

Woodbridge Park

BN162EA

Glenville Road

BN162RL

Cudlow Garden

BN163EQ

Rustington East

BN162GW

Seafield Road

BN162HF

Cudlow Avenue

BN162SR

Selhurst Close

BN163BU

Ash Lane

BN163DX

Woodlands Avenue

BN163TP

The Coppice

BN161NF

Sea Lane

BN161PH

Westfield Avenue

BN162DG

Sea Avenue

BN162RQ

Sea Lane

BN162TA

Angmering Lane

BN163AN

Oakhurst Gardens

BN163EH

Arundel Garden

BN163EJ

Bramber Square

BN163TR

Cleeves Way

BN162DQ

Sea Avenue

BN162ER

Mariners Walk

BN162QP

The Gilberts

BN162NE

Ash Lane

BN162TZ

The Martlets

BN161JZ

Montpelier Road

BN162BS

The Parkway

BN162JA

Broadmark Lane

BN163BP

Ash Lane

BN161NB

Sea Lane

BN162DA

The Bramblings

BN162SL

West Mead

BN163HL

Windmill Drive

BN161LB

Hazelmead Drive

BN161LX

Seaview Road

BN162BB

Frobisher Way

BN162QN

Cove Road

BN163BL

Elm Place

BN163TS

Cleeves Court

BN162EP

Broad Strand

BN162RX

Ilex Close

BN162TR

The Roystons

BN162TW

The Ridings

BN163BY

Stonefields

BN161PU

Wentworth Court

BN162PT

Marigolds Lodge

BN163EU

Woodlands Avenue

BN161JJ

The Street

BN161QH

The Drive

BN162BE

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN162ND

Marama Gardens

Data Sources

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