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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £374,250 in East Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £2,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Preston 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached43£370,000
Flats34£212,500
Detached56£683,000
Terraced19£300,000

10 years median price trend in East Preston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Preston.

All postcodes in East Preston

BN161JE

The Street

BN162TN

The Ridings

BN161AQ

Ashurst Way

BN161HA

North Lane

BN161TE

Willowhayne Crescent

BN161SN

Coastal Road

BN161ST

Sea Lane Close

BN161DT

Loxwood

BN162SZ

Springfield Close

BN163AT

West Preston Mews

BN161PY

Manor Road

BN161NX

Sea Road

BN162AY

Pigeonhouse Lane

BN161EN

Roundstone Drive

BN161LA

Vermont Drive

BN161HU

The Street

BN161NB

Sea Lane

BN162UP

The Oaks

BN161LY

Normandy Lane

BN162TH

Madehurst Close

BN161DD

Lavinia Way

BN161ND

Sea Lane

BN163AN

Oakhurst Gardens

BN161LG

Vermont Drive

BN162TR

The Roystons

BN161EW

Roundstone Drive

BN161SJ

Coastal Road

BN161LZ

Normandy Lane

BN161EB

Roundstone Lane

BN161QZ

Golden Avenue

BN161RP

Kingston Lane

BN161AR

Worthing Road

BN161NZ

South Strand

BN161NL

Woodbridge Park

BN161AY

Copse View

BN161FD

Worthing Road

BN161HQ

Kerry Gardens

BN162TA

Angmering Lane

BN161LU

Normandy Drive

BN161ET

Orchard Road

BN161SG

Gorse Avenue

BN161HE

North Lane

BN161HR

Fincham Close

BN161LW

Sea Road

BN161BQ

Warren Crescent

BN161DL

Arlington Crescent

BN161JF

Manor Close

BN161AZ

Worthing Road

BN161FG

Manor Road

BN161EX

Cheviot Close

BN161FH

Beltane Close

BN161RY

Middle Way

BN161DS

Arlington Crescent

BN161AA

Downs Way

BN161NP

Sea Road

BN161JN

Sea Road

BN161AU

Worthing Road

BN161EF

Lavinia Way

BN161BP

Russells Close

BN161TG

Flint Close

BN161LB

Hazelmead Drive

BN161RF

Mendip Close

BN161PB

Sea Road

BN161PH

Westfield Avenue

BN163JJ

Guildford Road

BN161DZ

Old Worthing Road

BN161PG

The Circle

BN161LT

Normandy Drive

BN161BN

North Lane

BN161BT

Russells Close

BN161QE

The Spinney

BN161SD

Downsview Road

BN161DU

Old Worthing Road

BN163FJ

Bradbury Close

BN161BS

Eastern Close

BN161PR

Seaview Avenue

BN161NQ

Sea Lane Close

BN161EQ

Windlesham Gardens

BN162TD

West Ridings

BN161PJ

Willowhayne Crescent

BN161BB

Somerset Road

BN161BY

Somerset Road

BN162TW

The Ridings

BN161SR

Sea Road

BN161AT

Worthing Road

BN162TG

Selborne Way

BN161QX

Golden Avenue

BN161SB

Middle Way

BN161PN

South Strand

BN161SH

Sea Lane

BN161LL

Kenhurst

BN161QY

Golden Avenue

BN161QR

Golden Acre

BN161QA

Manor Road

BN163RE

Station Road

BN161RU

Kingston Lane

BN161DF

Worthing Road

BN161RG

Hillview Crescent

BN161DB

Brou Close

BN161SQ

Gorse Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.