Appletrees East Preston, Arun
1 address across 1 postcode (BN16), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 1102410.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Arun costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Angmering, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Willow Green Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 97% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Arun in 2026-27: Band D £2,487 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,658 | £1,935 | £2,211 | £2,487 | £3,040 | £3,593 | £4,145 | £4,974 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (29% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN16 1PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Angmering 843,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Goring-By-Sea 549,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manor Road East Preston | 370 m |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sea Road | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 43.2 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willow Green Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sea Road Dental Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Zachary Merton Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police - Littlehampton Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,390 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Highdown Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| The Plantation | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Miles's Copse | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
| Northbrook Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| Littlehampton Beach | Beach | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Arun: see them on the Arun page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Preston Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| East Preston Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Angmering School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angmering Lawn Tennis Club BN16 1PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| White Lodge Residential Care Home BN16 1PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Micks Chips BN16 1NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Perfect Pizza BN16 1NS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Penang Village BN16 1NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| The Seaview Hotel BN16 1PD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2026 |
| Sea View Stores BN16 1NN | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Grub And Gumption BN16 1NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2026 |
| Reema Restaurant T/A Beechlands LTD BN16 1NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Sealife Cafe Ltd T/A Lighthouse Cafe BN16 1NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Salt Cafe BN16 1PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| The Tudor Tavern BN16 1NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Hire Business Village Hall BN16 1LP | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Way (2); On or near Manor Road (1); On or near Veronica Close (1); On or near Appletrees (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 97% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 49% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BN16 1PZ: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Veronica Close · Homelands Avenue · South View · The Spinney · Manor Road · Willowhayne Avenue · The Nookery · The Way · Golden Avenue Close · Nursery Close · Seawaves Close · The Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.