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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 31 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
31
Deprivation level
4/10
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
15.82(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.74(-25%)
Public order
3.22(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.96(-54%)
Other theft
2.7(-52%)
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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 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
Detached56£715,000
Flats28£242,500
Semi-Detached42£371,250
Terraced16£295,000

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

BN162TD

West Ridings

BN162TN

The Ridings

BN163AU

Paddock Green

BN161GJ

Sea Road

BN161SB

Middle Way

BN161SG

Gorse Avenue

BN162TS

The Roystons

BN161BE

Worthing Road

BN161HP

Fairlands

BN161SR

Sea Road

BN161DU

Old Worthing Road

BN161JX

Vermont Way

BN161SF

Gorse Avenue

BN161JD

The Street

BN161NL

Woodbridge Park

BN161RX

Sea Lane

BN161BB

Somerset Road

BN161BX

North Lane

BN161DD

Lavinia Way

BN161RQ

Hillview Crescent

BN162SR

Selhurst Close

BN163FJ

Bradbury Close

BN161NF

Sea Lane

BN161PH

Westfield Avenue

BN161PX

South View

BN161QQ

Golden Acre

BN162TA

Angmering Lane

BN163AN

Oakhurst Gardens

BN161AJ

Ambersham Crescent

BN161DE

Worthing Road

BN161EU

Cotswold Way

BN161HY

Preston Hall Mews

BN161JZ

Montpelier Road

BN161SN

Coastal Road

BN161SQ

Gorse Avenue

BN161NB

Sea Lane

BN161QW

Golden Avenue

BN161RP

Kingston Lane

BN162SL

West Mead

BN161BY

Somerset Road

BN161LB

Hazelmead Drive

BN161LH

Fairlands

BN161LX

Seaview Road

BN161DP

Burwash Close

BN161EL

Roundstone Drive

BN161EW

Roundstone Drive

BN161LJ

Fincham Close

BN162TR

The Roystons

BN162TW

The Ridings

BN161DW

Hailsham Close

BN161PU

Wentworth Court

BN161DR

Thakeham Close

BN161HE

North Lane

BN161JJ

The Street

BN161LG

Vermont Drive

BN161QH

The Drive

BN161ST

Sea Lane Close

BN161AZ

Worthing Road

BN161EY

Lashmar Road

BN161EZ

Lashmar Road

BN161NX

Sea Road

BN161SE

Brookside Road

BN162TT

Fosters Close

Data Sources

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