1 Beechlands Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1JT
About 1 Beechlands Close
1 Beechlands Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1JT). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Held since May 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £370,000 sits 57.4% above the 2011 sale of £235,000.
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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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
1 Beechlands Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
1 Beechlands Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£370,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£235,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
18 May 2011Most recent
£235,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1JT: £435,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in BN16 1JT
6 Beechlands Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1JT
Sold Feb 2025
£580,0005 Beechlands Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1JT
Sold Nov 2022
£460,00010 Beechlands Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1JT
Sold Sept 2021
£430,0004 Beechlands Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1JT
Sold Apr 2020
£325,00015 Beechlands Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1JT
Sold Oct 2017
£285,000
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Versus other Beechlands Close homes
Price per m² for 1 Beechlands Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,554
Street avg £3,810
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Arun Court — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
East Preston Infant School. 9 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB