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West Preston

3,226 people · median £375,000 · Arun

Cleaner air than most
Arun Council · Liberal Democrat / Labour / Green coalition   27/54 seats · 50% · OCD 2026
65/100
Mixed
Acreright area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£375k
median price
-2.4%
5-year growth
70%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£375k
median sold price
10.9 yrs
of local pay to buy
-2.4%
5-year change
£295k
typical terraced
85 min
London — fastest
8
rail stations mapped
70%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
0
grammar schools
46
schools total
6.5
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
388
green spaces
6.2
PM2.5 · WHO 5
456
eat & drink
118
shops
47.1%
gigabit
22
gyms & leisure

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Sold price trend -2.4%

£237k£402k£568k£733k20152026£285,000
£335,000 in 2015 → £285,000 in 2026 · 74 sales in 12 months

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

West Preston is a neighbourhood in West Sussex with a population of 3,226. The median house price is £375,000, with detached homes at £710,000 and flats at £160,000; 74 sales occurred over 12 months.

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The area shows mixed deprivation, with about 55 percent of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived. Residents are predominantly older, with a median age of 55.2 years and 37.3 percent aged 65 and over. Around 67 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Air quality is generally good, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and particulate matter moderate. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 95.8 percent superfast coverage. The area includes one conservation area, East Preston Station Road, and 6 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,393.31 for 2026/27.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-09-15T21:23:49Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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