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51 Somerset Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BY

Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 51 Somerset Road

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

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

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • ParkingOff road
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
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

Mar 2015from Oct 2010
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
37%14%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2025from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromD57toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Somerset Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Somerset Road 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.

Latest sale on 51 Somerset Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£315,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 December 2020Most recent

    £315,000

    +208.8%over 17 years
  2. 20 July 2003

    £102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1BY: £182,000 (2018–2007).

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On the street

Versus other Somerset Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

51 Somerset Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,038

Street avg £2,006

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for BN16 1BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 51 Somerset Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.