Chiltern Close East Preston, Arun
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (BN16), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1101488.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £433,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 9, E: 2).
- 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 C; 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 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Willow Green Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £433,500 | £410,000 | £457,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £423,750 | £372,500 | £475,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £393,000 | £393,000 | £393,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £409,000 | £409,000 | £409,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £361,500 | £353,000 | £370,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £301,050 | £301,050 | £301,050 |
| 2012 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £243,000 | £243,000 | £243,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £218,000 | £218,000 | £218,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | 10 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £457,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 12 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £410,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2025 | 3 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £372,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 4 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £475,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2024 | 8 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2023 | SUMMERHAZE BN16 1RE | Detached | £393,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2022 | 16 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £409,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2021 | 5 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £353,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2021 | 10 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2016 | 11 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2015 | 16 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £301,050 | |
| 9 Nov 2012 | 2 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 13 May 2011 | CASSIEL, 15 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £243,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2009 | 3 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 10 May 2006 | 1 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £218,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2005 | 7 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £212,500 | |
| 16 Aug 2004 | 6 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £199,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2003 | CASSIEL, 15 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2002 | 18 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 11 Jul 2002 | 1 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £164,950 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | 5 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2000 | 16 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £102,934 | |
| 10 Aug 2000 | 12 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 18 May 2000 | 13 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 17 Sep 1999 | 13 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 24 Nov 1997 | 4 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £83,500 | |
| 31 Jul 1995 | 8 BN16 1RE | Semi-detached | £71,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (12); House, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 1,500 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
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN16 1RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BN16 1RE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Angmering 843,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Goring-By-Sea 549,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Durrington-On-Sea 507,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Orchard Road East Preston | 180 m |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sea Road | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 42.5 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willow Green Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sea Road Dental Practice | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Zachary Merton Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Sussex Police - Littlehampton Police Station | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,640 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,390 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Parish Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 950 m (0.6 miles) west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 950 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Highdown | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Highdown Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Miles's Copse | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Groom's Copse | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Patching Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Littlehampton Beach | Beach | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 | 350 m | 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 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Angmering School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Forest Activities BN16 1HD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Costcutter BN16 1AF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Bengal tandoori restaurant BN16 1AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 29 Jan 2026 |
| IFG @ East Preston Infant School BN16 1EZ | School/college/university | 380 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Activ8 For Kids Ltd BN16 1EZ | School/college/university | 380 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| JC Sports Online Ltd BN16 1EZ | School/college/university | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| ISS @ East Preston Junior School BN16 1EZ | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Three Oceans Fish & Chips BN16 1HB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2026 |
| The Roundstone Inn T/A Littlehampton Premier Inn BN16 1EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| One Stop BN16 1HB | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2016 |
| Silver City BN16 1JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Ristorantealmare BN16 1JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| The Podgy Spaniel Steak And Fish House Ltd BN16 1JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Sep 2026 |
| The Great Dane Ltd BN16 1JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Roundstone Drive (10); On or near Mendip Close (7); On or near Cotswold Way (6); On or near Hillview Crescent (6); On or near Kerry Gardens (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTHERN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Orchard Road · Mendip Close · Hillview Crescent · Kerry Gardens · Cheviot Close · Pinewood Close · Windlesham Gardens · Roundstone Drive · Orchard Road · Lashmar Road · Roundstone Crescent · Elm Avenue
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.