What kind of home is 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ?

16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ last change hands?

16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ last sold for £430,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,000 in October 2017, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2017 and September 2024, 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ rose from £300,000 to £430,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ?

16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN16 1LJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ use?

The latest EPC at 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ?

16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ in?

16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ sits in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton. It falls within the BN16 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ?

The closest primary school to 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ is East Preston Junior School (311m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Angmering School (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Fincham Close, BN16 1LJ is The Street, 71m away. The nearest rail option is Angmering Rail Station, 831m away.

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16 Fincham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Fincham Close

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

16 Fincham Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 83 m² it's 17% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (100 m² median across 13 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£481/sq ft) was about 98.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £430,000.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

16 Fincham Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jul 2017

EPC improved fromE53toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Fincham Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Fincham Close 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.

16 Fincham Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£420,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£430,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£430,000
+43.3%over 6 years
26 October 2017
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1LJ: £371,000 (2020–2018).

Nearby sales in BN16 1LJ

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On the street

Versus other Fincham Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Fincham Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,181

Street avg £2,920

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Eastern Close, East Preston

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

East Preston Junior School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN16 1LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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