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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

BN163AS

Station Road

BN161RB

Orchard Road

BN161BU

Boundary Way

BN161NY

South Strand

BN161EA

Old Worthing Road

BN161PA

South Strand

BN161QD

Nursery Close

BN161PT

The Nookery

BN161LP

Sea Road

BN161NH

Sea Lane

BN161AL

Heathfield Avenue

BN161JA

Limetree Close

BN161EY

Lashmar Road

BN162ST

Cross Road

BN162SL

West Mead

BN161BZ

Somerset Road

BN161AF

Downs Way

BN163FG

Churchfields

BN161FA

Worthing Road

BN161JL

The Street

BN161EU

Cotswold Way

BN161HH

North Lane

BN161NA

Seafield Road

BN161LH

Fairlands

BN161EP

Roundstone Drive

BN161RT

Kingston Lane

BN163AR

Station Road

BN161DG

Roundstone Crescent

BN161RN

Peak Lane

BN161EH

Clarence Drive

BN161HW

North Lane

BN161FE

Manor Road

BN161PE

Willowhayne Avenue

BN161JS

Sea Road

BN161BL

Warren Crescent

BN161HZ

The Street

BN161HT

The Street

BN161HS

Fairlands

BN161DP

Burwash Close

BN161PX

South View

BN161QH

The Drive

BN161HB

North Lane

BN162SU

Michel Grove

BN161JY

Montpelier Road

BN161PL

Willowhayne Avenue

BN161FB

Worthing Road

BN161SW

Coastal Road

BN163RU

Station Road

BN161QU

Golden Avenue

BN163AW

Oakhurst Gardens

BN161UA

Sea Road

BN161HD

North Lane

BN161DQ

Roundstone Crescent

BN161QQ

Golden Acre

BN162SX

Michel Grove

BN161JP

Sea Road

BN163AA

Station Road

BN161DE

Worthing Road

BN163AJ

Station Road

BN161JJ

The Street

BN161DX

Saxon Close

BN163AU

Paddock Green

BN161BD

The Framptons

Data Sources

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