What kind of home is 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA last sold for £191,000 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £92,000 in May 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2000 and July 2004, 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA rose from £92,000 to £191,000, a change of £99,000. That works out to roughly +19.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

The current EPC rating for 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA use?

The latest EPC at 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA in?

3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA sits in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton. It falls within the BN16 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

Police records around 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

The closest primary school to 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA is Georgian Gardens Community Primary School (664m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Angmering School (527m).

How well connected is 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

The closest rail stop to 3 Downs Way, BN16 1AA is Angmering Rail Station, 156m away. The nearest bus option is Railway Station, 172m away.

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3 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AA

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Downs Way

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

3 Downs Way is a detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1AA). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since July 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 44% above the 2004 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Downs Way has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£191,000

Growth on file: 19.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2004Most recent
£191,000
+32.6%over 1 year
15 August 2002
£144,000
+56.5%over 2 years
24 May 2000
£92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1AA: £336,240 (2025–2024).

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Versus other Downs Way homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Downs Way outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,938

Street avg £4,244

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Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Angmering Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Angmering School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN16 1AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN16 1AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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