What type of property is 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX?

78a, High Street, BN17 5DX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX?

78a, High Street, BN17 5DX last sold for £148,000 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX?

The current EPC rating for 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX?

78a, High Street, BN17 5DX has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BN17 5DX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX heated?

The latest EPC at 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX?

78a, High Street, BN17 5DX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX located?

78a, High Street, BN17 5DX sits in Littlehampton. It falls within the BN17 postcode district in West Sussex.

Is 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX in a safe area?

Police records around 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX?

The closest primary school to 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX is River Beach Primary School (320m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Littlehampton Academy (747m).

What transport links are near 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX?

The closest bus stop to 78a, High Street, BN17 5DX is Anchor Springs Temporary, 84m away. The nearest rail option is Littlehampton Rail Station, 343m away.

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78a, High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5DX

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 78a

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

78a is a mid-terrace house in Littlehampton (BN17 5DX). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

Last sold in March 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. Today's modelled estimate of £180,000 is 21.6% above the 2012 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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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 5)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from May 2012

EPC improved fromE54toF22

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Aug 2018from Sept 2013

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Aug 2018

EPC improved fromF23toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78a, High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jan 2026
Change of UseOutline
In report
Prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA for the change of use from a business (Class E) to 1 No flat (C3).
Reference
LU/247/25/PD
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

78a valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£148,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 March 2012Most recent
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in BN17 5DX: £392,500 (2022–1998).

Nearby sales in BN17 5DX

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

78a is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 55 (D)

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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2 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Above Bridge Works, Rope Walk

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£185k

1 Church House, New Road

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2 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Climping Park, Bognor Road, Climping

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£192k

1 Argyll Hall, River Road

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2 bed2 bath

£203k

1 Amenic Court, Church Street

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1 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Littlehampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Anchor Springs Temporary — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

River Beach Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BN17 5DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BN17 5DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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