Churchfields, East Preston, Littlehampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN16 3FG.
At a glance
5 property sales on Churchfields, East Preston, Littlehampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 16 Mar 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £359,500. Average sale prices rose from £280,000 in 2016 to £444,500 in 2021 (+59%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Churchfields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Churchfields has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BN16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £359,500 | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Flat | 1 | £220,000 | 26 Feb 2016 |
| Detached | 1 | £540,000 | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £510,000 | 16 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Churchfields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Churchfields BN16 3FG | 16 Mar 2021 | £510,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Churchfields BN16 3FG | 13 Jan 2021 | £379,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Churchfields BN16 3FG | 2 Nov 2018 | £540,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Churchfields BN16 3FG | 23 Mar 2016 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Churchfields BN16 3FG | 26 Feb 2016 | £220,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Churchfields | £340,000 (Mar 2016) → £379,000 (Jan 2021) | +11% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Churchfields
Crime
126 crimes were reported within about a mile of Churchfields in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Churchfields is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower Arun Flood alert area
- Coastal areas of Rustington to Shoreham Flood alert area
- Rustington, Worthing and Lancing Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Churchfields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School 405 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| East Preston Infant School 223 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| East Preston Junior School 351 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Angmering School 1,360 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Rustington Community Primary School 554 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Summerlea Community Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School 160 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School 408 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Angmering station 0.2 mi · 5 min walk
- Littlehampton station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Goring-by-Sea station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St Mary's Church (adj, Station Road) 1 min walk
- Sheep Fold Avenue (adj, Station Road) 1 min walk
- Vicarage Lane West (E-bound, Vicarage Lane) 1 min walk
- Vicarage Lane West (W-bound, Vicarage Lane) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Willow Green Surgery
Station Road, East Preston, Littlehampton · 0.1 mi - Westcourt Medical Centre
12 The Street, Rustington, Littlehampton · 1.1 mi - Barn Surgery
22 Ferring Street, Ferring, Worthing · 1.8 mi - Park Surgery
St. Floras Road, Littlehampton · 1.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 800 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 47.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 42.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,589 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in BN16
- The Street£243k
- Sea Lane£317k
- Worthing Road£154k
- Sea Road£378k
- Woodlands Avenue£277k
- Wakehurst Place£229k
- Broadmark Lane£508k
- Old Manor Road£338k
- Dinsdale Gardens£319k
- Arundel Road£329k
- Cresswell Square£256k
- Holmwood Way£391k