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About

East Preston is a coastal ward within the Arun district of West Sussex. It is a residential area characterised by a mix of housing types, including bungalows and larger detached homes. The area is bordered by the English Channel to the south, providing a long shingle beachfront. This coastline is a defining feature, with a flat, grassy promenade popular for walking and cycling. The ward includes the smaller settlement of Kingston, situated slightly inland.

Inland from the beach, the area is served by local shops and services concentrated along Sea Road and the surrounding lanes. A notable local landmark is the Norman-era St. Mary's Church in Kingston, which stands separate from the main coastal settlement. The ward contains areas of open space and is proximate to farmland, giving it a semi-rural edge in parts. Residential roads are generally quiet, with a demographic that includes a significant retired population.

Area overview

On average East Preston has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Preston is £50,712 per year. There are 3 schools in East Preston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Preston is home to around 7,776 people, with a population density of about 1,818.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Preston Population
7,776
Population density
1,818.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.72(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.87(-28%)
Vehicle crime
3.09(-17%)
Public order
2.83(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.7(-58%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,288
93.76%
Other White
183
2.35%
Irish
45
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.37%
Total population: 7,773

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,024
29.12%
No qualifications
1,379
19.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,097
15.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
976
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
767
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 6,951

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,110
57.4%
Owns with a mortgage
880
23.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
274
7.45%
Other social rented
181
4.92%
Social rents from council
149
4.05%
Total households: 3,676

Property prices in East Preston

Median price£382,500
Price per sq ft£412
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£281K – £560K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £412 per square foot) in East Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £2,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Preston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£677,500£496
Semi-Detached36£371,250£421
Terraced22£315,000£369
Flats28£166,250£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Preston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Preston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£537,500£205,000£285,000£240,000
2017£547,500£223,500£295,000£300,000
2018£548,000£171,500£321,375£256,000
2019£557,500£168,000£315,000£277,500
2020£652,000£198,500£320,000£293,500
2021£600,000£259,000£337,750£315,000
2022£790,000£250,000£400,000£337,500
2023£735,000£242,500£395,000£340,000
2024£806,250£168,000£372,750£315,000
2025£688,500£215,000£366,000£300,000
2026£450,000£130,750£375,000£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Preston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Preston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£407£276£306£282
2017£396£318£355£331
2018£410£289£359£322
2019£404£293£380£289
2020£418£314£345£340
2021£458£303£383£355
2022£557£312£482£367
2023£525£316£453£405
2024£525£312£455£340
2025£510£306£419£366
2026£387£221£405£390
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Preston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about East Preston

Is East Preston safe?

East Preston records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Preston?

The median sale price in East Preston is £382,500 (about £412 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Preston?

East Preston has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Preston?

East Preston scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Preston sits around rank 22,851 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Preston?

The average household income in East Preston is around £50,712 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for East Preston?

East Preston is represented by 3 elected councillors: Paul Graham Kelly (Conservative and Unionist Party), Philippa Mary Bower (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ricky Bower (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in East Preston

BN161HP

Fairlands

BN161RQ

Hillview Crescent

BN161NF

Sea Lane

BN161QS

Golden Avenue Close

BN161AG

Ashurst Way

BN161QJ

The Way

BN161SE

Brookside Road

BN161PZ

Veronica Close

BN161RR

Kingston Lane

BN161NN

Sea Road

BN161HJ

Elm Avenue

BN161RS

Kingston Lane

BN161PW

South Strand

BN161HF

Pinewood Close

BN161EJ

Clarence Drive

BN163FF

Langmeads Close

BN161HG

North Lane

BN162TP

The Ridings

BN161LD

The Plantation

BN161ER

Roundstone Drive

BN161RX

Sea Lane

BN161TL

South Strand

BN162BQ

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN161GJ

Sea Road

BN161QT

Golden Avenue

BN161BX

North Lane

BN162TE

Tamarisk Way

BN161QL

The Drive

BN161QP

Golden Acre

BN161JG

Bay Tree Garden

BN161QW

Golden Avenue

BN161EL

Roundstone Drive

BN161AE

Downs Way

BN161SA

Seaview Avenue

BN161HY

Preston Hall Mews

BN161RE

Chiltern Close

BN161PP

Seaview Avenue

BN161PU

Wentworth Court

BN161JZ

Montpelier Road

BN162TL

Fosters Close

BN163RB

Station Road

BN161AJ

Ambersham Crescent

BN161AB

Downs Way

BN161LR

Oakley Gardens

BN161DW

Hailsham Close

BN161NG

Sea Lane

BN161BJ

Warren Crescent

BN161LE

Hazelmead Drive

BN161LQ

Seawaves Close

BN162BG

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN161LF

The Croft

BN162TQ

Kithurst Close

BN161PF

Willowhayne Close

BN161DR

Thakeham Close

BN161LJ

Fincham Close

BN161HL

Elm Avenue

BN161DA

North Lane

BN161PS

Homelands Avenue

BN161DN

Mayfield

BN161JT

Beechlands Close

BN161TJ

Farm Acre

BN161BE

Worthing Road

BN161HN

North Lane

BN162TT

Fosters Close

BN161LN

Sea Road

BN164NR

Station Road

BN161NE

Sea Lane

BN161RD

Hillview Crescent

BN161EZ

Lashmar Road

BN161JD

The Street

BN162SR

Selhurst Close

BN161JB

St Marys Drive

BN161JU

Vermont Drive

BN161RZ

Seaview Avenue

BN161AD

Downs Way

BN161ES

Lashmar Road

BN163AY

Station Road

BN162AF

Willowhayne Mews

BN161DJ

Old Worthing Road

BN161JX

Vermont Way

BN161TH

Flint Close

BN161AH

Ambersham Crescent

BN161NS

The Parade

BN161SF

Gorse Avenue

BN162TF

Tamarisk Way

BN161HX

Forge Close

BN161LX

Seaview Road

BN161JQ

Bay Trees Close

BN161BH

Warren Crescent

BN161QN

Upper Drive

BN162TS

The Roystons

BN162SW

Myrtle Grove

BN161NT

Parade Mansions

BN161BW

North Lane

BN161RW

Gorse View

BN161PD

Sea Road

BN161QB

The Crescent

BN162SP

Vicarage Lane

BN161EG

Meadow Park

BN163AP

Hurst Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.