What type of property is 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH?

4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH last change hands?

4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH last sold for £199,950 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in October 2006, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH?

Across 2 sales between October 2006 and March 2012, 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH rose from £155,000 to £199,950, a change of £44,950. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH?

The current EPC rating for 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH?

4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH?

4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH located?

4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH sits in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton. It falls within the BN16 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH?

Police records around 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH 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 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH?

The closest primary school to 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH is East Preston Junior School (511m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Angmering School (530m).

How well connected is 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH?

The closest bus stop to 4 Ambersham Crescent, BN16 1AH is Preston Place, 213m away. The nearest rail option is Angmering Rail Station, 357m away.

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4 Ambersham Crescent, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Ambersham Crescent

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

4 Ambersham Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1AH). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2006–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £339,000 sits 69.5% above the 2012 sale of £199,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 15.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
DrivewayYes

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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Ambersham Crescent, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Ambersham Crescent 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.

4 Ambersham Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£339,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£199,950

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

2 March 2012Most recent
£199,950
+29.0%over 5 years
26 October 2006
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1AH: £345,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in BN16 1AH

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On the street

Versus other Ambersham Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Ambersham Crescent is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,174

Street avg £3,749

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly 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

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

Full Littlehampton report

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

Preston Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

East Preston Junior School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN16 1AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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