104 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AF
About 104 Downs Way
104 Downs Way is a four-bedroom detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory.
At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £589,000 sits 122.3% above the 2011 sale of £265,000. Last sold in November 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
104 Downs Way has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
104 Downs Way has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£589,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 16 years.
£265,000
Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
10 November 2011Most recent
£265,000
+270.6%over 15 years29 November 1995
£71,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1AF: £290,000 (2024–2014).
Nearby sales in BN16 1AF
110 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AF
Sold Aug 2024
£290,000108 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AF
Sold Mar 2019
£395,000106 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AF
Sold Jun 2018
£287,000122 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AF
Sold Mar 2015
£360,00094 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AF
Sold Feb 2014
£215,000
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Versus other Downs Way homes
On co₂ emissions, 104 Downs Way runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,963
Street avg £3,039
Floor Area
135 m²
Street avg 104 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.5 km
East Preston Infant School. 9 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB