Postcode BN16 1HA is located in an urban city, within the East Preston area of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Angmering South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Angmering South is £55,376 per year. The median sale price in East Preston is £394,000 (around £404 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £291,250 and £572,500. The nearest station is Angmering, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Langmeads Field.
Angmering South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,060 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Angmering South has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Angmering South is £55,376 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN16 1HA.
Angmering South near BN16 1HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Angmering located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Angmering | N/A | Walking directions to Angmering |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Langmeads Field | Medium | Walking directions to Langmeads Field |
| 0.2 mi | Warren Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Warren Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | East Preston Village Green | Small | Walking directions to East Preston Village Green |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £394,000 (about £404 per square foot) in East Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £1,675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £653,750 | £460 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £372,500 | £412 |
| Terraced | 21 | £315,000 | £373 |
| Flats | 28 | £160,000 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £537,500 | £187,500 | £290,000 | £239,975 |
| 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 | £707,500 | £220,000 | £365,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | £146,500 | £374,500 | £330,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £397 | £288 | £303 | £275 |
| 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 | £511 | £306 | £422 | £366 |
| 2026 | £433 | £258 | £393 | £378 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN16 1HA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 111, North Lane, Littlehampton, BN16 1HB | Detached | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 14, St Marys Drive, Littlehampton, BN16 1JB | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 10, St Marys Drive, Littlehampton, BN16 1JB | Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 1, Windlesham Cottages, Sea Road, Littlehampton, BN16 1GJ | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 27, Beechlands Court, Montpelier Road, Littlehampton, BN16 1JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £167,500 |
In the BN16 1HA postcode area, located within Angmering South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | East Preston Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2019. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | East Preston Infant School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Mar 2022. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN16 1HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | 135-141 North Lane, East Preston, BN16 1HB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Seaview Stores | Sea Road, Arun, BN16 1NN | Walking directions to Seaview Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 124-128 Downs Way, East Preston, BN16 1AF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Arun district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN16 1HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Graham Kelly
East Preston - Elected 4 May 2023
Philippa Mary Bower
East Preston - Elected 4 May 2023
Ricky Bower
East Preston - Elected 4 May 2023
Beccy Cooper
Worthing West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN16 1HA records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around BN16 1HA in East Preston is £394,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to BN16 1HA, including East Preston Junior School (Good), East Preston Infant School (Good) and Georgian Gardens Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN16 1HA is Angmering, about 835 m away.
BN16 1HA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,060 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Worthing West covering BN16 1HA is Beccy Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Paul Graham Kelly (Conservative and Unionist Party), Philippa Mary Bower (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Ricky Bower (Conservative and Unionist Party).