South Strand, East Preston, Littlehampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN16 1PN, BN16 1PA, BN16 1NY.
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At a glance
36 property sales on South Strand, East Preston, Littlehampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £929,333. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £438,569. That is 148% above the Littlehampton average of £375,108 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 36% terraced, 28% detached, 25% flat. Recorded sale prices on South Strand range from £270,000 to £1,200,000. 84% of homes sold here were freehold and 16% leasehold. Of 204 streets in Littlehampton with at least two sales in the last year, South Strand ranks 4th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on South Strand compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all BN16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 84% freehold and 16% leasehold across 51 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £438,569 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Detached | 10 | £913,950 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Flat | 9 | £450,910 | 29 May 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £828,500 | 14 Apr 2023 |
Sold prices on South Strand
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Palm Court, South Strand BN16 1NZ | 17 Apr 2026 | £408,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Larch-Ess, South Strand BN16 1PN | 18 Dec 2025 | £1,200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Melita, South Strand BN16 1PN | 24 Nov 2025 | £1,180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 35, South Strand | 23 Sep 2025 | £32,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Westering, South Strand BN16 1PN | 17 Sep 2025 | £875,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 14, South Strand | 14 Aug 2025 | £28,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Strand Court, South Strand BN16 1TL | 29 May 2025 | £410,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Sandgate House, South Strand BN16 1PN | 27 Mar 2025 | £4,000,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Club Walk Beach House, South Strand BN16 1PN | 2 Aug 2024 | £871,193 | Flat | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 40, South Strand | 19 Jan 2024 | £30,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 4, Coastguard Cottages, South Strand BN16 1PA | 1 Nov 2023 | £435,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Marisol, South Strand BN16 1NY | 20 Jul 2023 | £1,180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Mariners, South Strand BN16 1NY | 14 Apr 2023 | £1,180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Strand Court, South Strand BN16 1TL | 4 Apr 2023 | £450,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Coastguard Cottages, South Strand BN16 1PA | 20 Jan 2023 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Palm Court, South Strand BN16 1NZ | 5 Aug 2022 | £563,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, The Ramblers, South Strand BN16 1NY | 5 Aug 2022 | £337,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Arden, South Strand BN16 1PN | 25 Jul 2022 | £1,150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 8, South Strand | 10 Jun 2022 | £61,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 7, South Strand | 21 Dec 2021 | £51,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Apartment 1, Seascapes, South Strand BN16 1PN | 28 Sep 2021 | £420,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Coastguard Cottages, South Strand BN16 1PA | 20 Aug 2021 | £380,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Coastguard Cottages, South Strand BN16 1PA | 25 May 2021 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Coastguard Cottages, South Strand BN16 1PA | 19 May 2021 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Apartment 2, Seascapes, South Strand BN16 1PN | 5 Mar 2021 | £445,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Cottage Pie, South Strand BN16 1PN | 8 Jan 2021 | £500,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Palm Court, South Strand BN16 1NZ | 6 Nov 2020 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| West House, South Strand BN16 1PN | 6 Nov 2020 | £680,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hyning, South Strand BN16 1PN | 25 Mar 2020 | £850,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Palm Court, South Strand BN16 1NZ | 20 Mar 2020 | £410,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Apartment 3, Seascapes, South Strand BN16 1PN | 20 Feb 2020 | £420,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Beach Hut, 38, South Strand | 18 Jul 2019 | £14,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Lovely Cottage, South Strand BN16 1PN | 25 Apr 2019 | £695,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Hyning, South Strand BN16 1PN | 17 Dec 2018 | £772,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Beach Hut No 31, South Strand BN16 1PN | 18 Jul 2018 | £16,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 1, South Strand | 10 Jul 2018 | £11,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Craig House, South Strand BN16 1PN | 17 May 2018 | £975,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 7, South Strand | 20 Apr 2018 | £15,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Mariners, South Strand BN16 1NY | 2 Mar 2018 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Apartment 2, Seascapes, South Strand BN16 1PN | 1 Dec 2017 | £435,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Palm Court, South Strand BN16 1NZ | 11 Oct 2017 | £342,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 36, South Strand | 20 Sep 2017 | £15,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Beach Hut, 10, South Strand | 15 May 2017 | £15,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Dolphins East, South Strand BN16 1PN | 7 Apr 2017 | £609,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Coastguard Cottages, South Strand BN16 1PA | 19 Jan 2017 | £339,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 11, South Strand | 25 Nov 2016 | £14,500 | Other | Freehold |
| Beach Hut 32, South Strand | 24 Nov 2016 | £19,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Strand Court, South Strand BN16 1TL | 8 Nov 2016 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| St Briac, South Strand BN16 1NY | 4 Nov 2016 | £746,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Anchorage, South Strand BN16 1PN | 22 Aug 2016 | £583,000 | Detached | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mariners, South Strand | £550,000 (Mar 2018) → £1,180,000 (Apr 2023) | +115% over 5 yrs |
| 7, Coastguard Cottages, South Strand | £339,950 (Jan 2017) → £390,000 (May 2021) → £400,000 (Jan 2023) | +18% over 6 yrs |
| Beach Hut 7, South Strand | £15,000 (Apr 2018) → £51,000 (Dec 2021) | +240% over 4 yrs |
| Apartment 2, Seascapes, South Strand | £435,000 (Dec 2017) → £445,000 (Mar 2021) | +2% over 3 yrs |
| Hyning, South Strand | £772,000 (Dec 2018) → £850,000 (Mar 2020) | +10% over 1 yr |
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Schools near South Strand
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Preston Infant School 223 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| East Preston Junior School 351 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School 405 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Angmering School 1,360 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Rustington Community Primary School 554 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Ferring C of E Primary School 169 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Summerlea Community Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School 160 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Angmering station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Goring-by-Sea station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- Littlehampton station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Willowhayne Crescent (on, Willowhayne Crescent) 2 min walk
- Manor Road (adj, Sea Road) 4 min walk
- Manor Road (opp, Sea Road) 4 min walk
- Oakley Gardens (opp, Sea Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Willow Green Surgery
Station Road, East Preston, Littlehampton · 0.9 mi - Westcourt Medical Centre
12 The Street, Rustington, Littlehampton · 1.5 mi - Barn Surgery
22 Ferring Street, Ferring, Worthing · 1.6 mi - Park Surgery
St. Floras Road, Littlehampton · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Station Parade Littlehampton · 0.9 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Rustington · 1.1 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Rustington · 1.1 mi
- Cook Cook Rustington · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Boots · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Sea Road Dental Practice · 0.1 mi
- Imagine Dental · 0.9 mi
- Croft Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 687 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 46.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 46.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,398 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 1% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 1% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Arun with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
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Who lives around South Strand
Ethnic group
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 95.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.4% | 52.1% |
| No religion | 35.2% | 39.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 89.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 8% | 10.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29% | 26.4% |
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 5.1% | 3.3% |
General health
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 43.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 14.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Arun | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.3% | 42.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27.6% | 29.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.6% | 16.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.4% | 11.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Arun.
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