2 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
About 2 Thakeham Close
2 Thakeham Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.
Held since December 2004 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 sits 96.9% above the 2004 sale of £162,000.
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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
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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 upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
2 Thakeham Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
£319,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.3% per year over 8 years.
£162,000
Growth on file: 13.3% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
17 December 2004Most recent
£162,000
+3.2%over 10 months9 February 2004
£157,000
+163.9%over 7 years2 December 1996
£59,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1DR: £200,000 (2017–2011).
Nearby sales in BN16 1DR
6 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
Sold Jul 2017
£257,5008 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
Sold Apr 2016
£225,0003 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
Sold Mar 2013
£175,0004 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
Sold Jul 2012
£200,0001 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
Sold May 2004
£163,000
Everything we know about 2 Thakeham Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Thakeham Close homes
2 Thakeham Close is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£2,189
Street avg £2,320
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Saxon Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
East Preston Infant School. 9 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
52.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB