51 Somerset Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BY
About 51 Somerset Road
51 Somerset Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 is 14.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 156.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £315,000.
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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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- ParkingOff road
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
51 Somerset Road has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 51 Somerset Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£360,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 17 years.
£315,000
Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
4 December 2020Most recent
£315,000
+208.8%over 17 years20 July 2003
£102,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1BY: £182,000 (2018–2007).
Nearby sales in BN16 1BY
25 Somerset Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BY
Sold Feb 2018
£280,00054 Somerset Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BY
Sold Apr 2015
£108,00053 Somerset Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BY
Sold Dec 2011
£167,00047 Somerset Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BY
Sold Jun 2011
£182,00041 Somerset Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BY
Sold Aug 2007
£201,000
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Versus other Somerset Road homes
51 Somerset Road is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,038
Street avg £2,006
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 96 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Fire Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
East Preston Infant School. 8 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB