5 Arlington Crescent, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DL
About 5 Arlington Crescent
5 Arlington Crescent is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1DL). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since September 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £299,000 sits 89.8% above the 2005 sale of £157,500.
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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
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof insulation improved
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Arlington Crescent has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
5 Arlington Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.
£299,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.9% per year over 6 years.
£157,500
Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
15 September 2005Most recent
£157,500
+110.0%over 6 years4 August 1999
£75,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1DL: £297,500 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in BN16 1DL
12 Arlington Crescent, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DL
Sold Jan 2025
£355,0008 Arlington Crescent, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DL
Sold Feb 2024
£365,0007 Arlington Crescent, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DL
Sold Jan 2024
£282,0004 Arlington Crescent, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DL
Sold May 2021
£297,50010 Arlington Crescent, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DL
Sold Dec 2016
£249,950
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Versus other Arlington Crescent homes
On years held, 5 Arlington Crescent stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,045
Street avg £2,729
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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1 Crossways, Old Worthing Road, East Preston
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1 Brou Close, East Preston
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Arlington Crescent — bus stop.
Closest school
0.7 km
East Preston Infant School. 10 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB