What type of property is 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD?

135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD?

135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD last sold for £280,000 in September 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £140,000 in August 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2003 and September 2025, 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD rose from £140,000 to £280,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD?

The current EPC rating for 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD?

135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN16 1AD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD heated?

The latest EPC at 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD?

135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD is in council tax band C.

Where is 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD located?

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

Is 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD in a safe area?

Police records around 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD 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 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD?

The closest primary school to 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD is East Preston Infant School (599m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Angmering School (594m).

How well connected is 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD?

The closest bus stop to 135 Downs Way, BN16 1AD is Arlington Crescent, 222m away. The nearest rail option is Angmering Rail Station, 803m away.

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135 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 135 Downs Way

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

135 Downs Way is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1AD). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £280,000 — fresh data. Across 2003–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 82.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageDetached

Building

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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Apr 2009

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

22%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 135 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

135 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.

135 Downs Way has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£280,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2025Most recent
£280,000
+66.7%over 15 years
8 February 2010
£168,000
+20.0%over 6 years
17 August 2003
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1AD: £305,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Downs Way homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 135 Downs Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,889

Street avg £2,794

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Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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

Arlington Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Angmering School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for BN16 1AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

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