3 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
About 3 Thakeham Close
3 Thakeham Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 812 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2010) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Average. The latest certificate is from June 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 2007–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 sits 67.4% above the 2013 sale of £175,000. Last sold in March 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.
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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
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
3 Thakeham Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jun 2020
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
3 Thakeham Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
3 Thakeham Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£293,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 6 years.
£175,000
Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
14 March 2013Most recent
£175,000
+25.0%over 6 years19 January 2007
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1DR: £200,000 (2017–2004).
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
£225,0004 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
Sold Jul 2012
£200,0002 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
Sold Dec 2004
£162,0001 Thakeham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DR
Sold May 2004
£163,000
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Versus other Thakeham Close homes
EPC Rating for 3 Thakeham Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,318
Street avg £2,302
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.5 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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB