What type of property is 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB?

36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB?

36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB last sold for £340,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £58,500 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB?

Across 6 sales between June 1995 and September 2023, 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB rose from £58,500 to £340,000, a change of £281,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB?

The current EPC rating for 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB?

36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB heated?

The latest EPC at 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB?

36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB is in council tax band C.

Where is 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB located?

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

Is 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB in a safe area?

Police records around 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB 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 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB?

The closest primary school to 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB is East Preston Junior School (591m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Angmering School (450m).

How well connected is 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB?

The closest bus stop to 36 Downs Way, BN16 1AB is Preston Place, 279m away. The nearest rail option is Angmering Rail Station, 361m away.

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36 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AB

6 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 36 Downs Way

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

36 Downs Way is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1AB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£445/sq ft) was about 113.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2023 for £340,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

8%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

36 Downs Way has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 36 Downs Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£340,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2023Most recent
£340,000
+19.3%over 2 years
8 July 2021
£285,000
+83.9%over 10 years
25 April 2011
£155,000
+190.6%over 9 years
25 November 2001
£53,332
-16.0%over 4 years
29 July 1997
£63,500
+8.5%over 2 years
11 June 1995
£58,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1AB: £270,000 (2025–2009).

Nearby sales in BN16 1AB

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Versus other Downs Way homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

36 Downs Way outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,789

Street avg £3,086

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Littlehampton district page.

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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

0.3 km

Preston Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Angmering School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN16 1AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

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