130 Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AF
About 130 Downs Way
130 Downs Way is a mid-terrace house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 53 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (53–154 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 14 units on file. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 53 m² it's 23.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 13 EPCs).
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
130 Downs Way has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
130 Downs Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£167,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
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 epc rating, 130 Downs Way stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 25 (F)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 55 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 5.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB