What type of property is 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL?

7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL is a 3-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL sell for?

7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL last sold for £620,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £177,500 in July 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2000 and August 2020, 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL rose from £177,500 to £620,000, a change of £442,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL?

7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,711 sq ft), around 53 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 79% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in BN16 2EL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL?

7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL located?

7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL sits in Rustington, Littlehampton, Littlehampton. It falls within the BN16 postcode district in West Sussex.

How safe is the area around 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL?

Police records around 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL 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.

Which schools serve 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL?

The closest primary school to 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL is Georgian Gardens Community Primary School (1.2km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Angmering School (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Dolphin Way, BN16 2EL is Waitrose Car Park, 626m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Dolphin Way, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 2EL

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

159 m²

1711 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Dolphin Way

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

7 Dolphin Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Rustington, Littlehampton, Littlehampton (BN16 2EL). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 159 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £849,000 is 36.9% above the 2020 sale price. Sold August 2020 for £620,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Nov 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%41%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Dolphin Way, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 2EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2015
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Notification under extended permitted development rights for single storey rear extension extending by 4.575m, with a height of 3.25m & an eaves height of 2.3m.
Reference
R/110/15/PDH
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What's in 7 Dolphin Way, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 2EL's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Dolphin Way has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£849,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£620,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

23 August 2020Most recent
£620,000
+47.6%over 8 years
30 July 2012
£420,000
+136.6%over 12 years
20 July 2000
£177,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN16 2EL: £535,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in BN16 2EL

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On the street

Versus other Dolphin Way homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 7 Dolphin Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,899

Street avg £4,494

On par

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Littlehampton district page.

Full Littlehampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Waitrose Car Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Georgian Gardens Community Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN16 2EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN16 2EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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