What kind of home is 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT?

26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT sell for?

26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT last sold for £415,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in June 2020, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2020 and June 2023, 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT rose from £185,000 to £415,000, a change of £230,000. That works out to roughly +30.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT?

The current EPC rating for 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT?

26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN16 1BT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT use?

The latest EPC at 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT?

26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT is in council tax band D.

Which area is 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT in?

26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT sits in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton. It falls within the BN16 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT 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.

What schools are near 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT?

The closest primary school to 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT is East Preston Infant School (830m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Angmering School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT?

The closest bus stop to 26 Russells Close, BN16 1BT is Saxon Close, 156m away. The nearest rail option is Angmering Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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26 Russells Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BT

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Russells Close

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

26 Russells Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1BT). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2020. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2020–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 30.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£551/sq ft) was about 144.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. At 70 m² it's 19.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 27 EPCs). Sold June 2023 for £415,000.

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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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDetached

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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from May 2020

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Russells Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Nov 2024
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Side of property
Lawful development certificate for single storey side extension.
Reference
EP/100/24/CLP
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Apr 2024
ConservatoryFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey side and rear extensions.
ExtensionDemolition
Reference
EP/13/24/HH
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What's in 26 Russells Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BT's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2020.

Current estimate

£418,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 30.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£415,000

Growth on file: 30.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2023Most recent
£415,000
+124.3%over 3 years
4 June 2020
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1BT: £370,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in BN16 1BT

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On the street

Versus other Russells Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 26 Russells Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,929

Street avg £3,085

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£379k

1 Downs Way, East Preston

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1 Beechlands Close, East Preston

BN16 1JT

2 bed2 bath

£341k

1 Beechlands Cottages, Beechlands Close, East Preston

BN16 1JT

2 bed2 bath

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1 Copse View, East Preston

BN16 1AY

2 bed1 bath

£431k

1 Crossways, Old Worthing Road, East Preston

BN16 1DZ

3 bed2 bath

£393k

1 Coastguard Cottages, South Strand, East Preston

BN16 1PA

3 bed2 bath

£450k

1 Brou Close, East Preston

BN16 1DB

3 bed

£450k

1 Chiltern Close, East Preston

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3 bed

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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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Saxon Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

East Preston Infant School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN16 1BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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