What type of property is 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA last change hands?

6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA last sold for £312,500 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,500 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and March 2024, 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA rose from £172,500 to £312,500, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

The current EPC rating for 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA is in council tax band C.

Where is 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA located?

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

How safe is the area around 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

Police records around 6 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.

Which schools serve 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

The closest primary school to 6 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).

What transport links are near 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA?

The closest rail stop to 6 Downs Way, BN16 1AA is Angmering Rail Station, 156m away. The nearest bus option is Railway Station, 172m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Downs Way

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

6 Downs Way is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1AA). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£454/sq ft) was about 65.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £312,500 in March 2024.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jul 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

17%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

6 Downs Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£341,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£312,500

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

11 March 2024Most recent
£312,500
+81.2%over 10 years
10 October 2013
£172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1AA: £370,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN16 1AA

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On the street

Versus other Downs Way homes

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

6 Downs Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,883

Street avg £4,142

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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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