What kind of home is 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE?

3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE sell for?

3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE last sold for £372,500 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £171,000 in April 2009, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE?

Across 2 sales between April 2009 and September 2025, 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE rose from £171,000 to £372,500, a change of £201,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE?

3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE use?

The latest EPC at 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE?

3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE in?

3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE sits in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton. It falls within the BN16 postcode district in West Sussex.

What is crime like near 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE?

Police records around 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE 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 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE?

The closest primary school to 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE is East Preston Infant School (364m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Angmering School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Chiltern Close, BN16 1RE is Orchard Road, 154m away. The nearest rail option is Angmering Rail Station, 985m away.

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3 Chiltern Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1RE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Chiltern Close

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

3 Chiltern Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in East Preston, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 1RE). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) 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 December 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £372,500. Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£422/sq ft) was about 29.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Dec 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Chiltern Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Chiltern 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£392,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£372,500

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

2 September 2025Most recent
£372,500
+117.8%over 16 years
19 April 2009
£171,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 1RE: £393,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in BN16 1RE

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On the street

Versus other Chiltern Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Chiltern Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,543

Street avg £3,877

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Orchard Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

East Preston Infant School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN16 1RE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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