About East Kingston

East Kingston is a small village located in West Sussex, England, within the BN16 postcode area. It is situated near the River Adur and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the South Downs National Park. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of modern homes and traditional properties that reflect the local architecture. The area is well-connected, with easy access to nearby towns such as Shoreham-by-Sea and Lancing. Local amenities include a few shops and a primary school, catering to the needs of residents. East Kingston also offers opportunities for outdoor activities, with nearby walking paths and green spaces for leisure. The village provides a peaceful environment while still being close to the conveniences of larger urban areas.

School Ratings in East Kingston

There are 59 schools in and around East Kingston. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in East Kingston

The average property price is £435K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £638K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in East Kingston

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in East Kingston

East Kingston sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in East Kingston

Broadband speeds in East Kingston are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,502 sales

Average Price £435K
£250 — £8M
Detached £638K 1,936
Semi £366K 1,115
Terraced £311K 1,183
Flat £236K 1,117

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

36 Primary
8 Secondary
15 Other
Ferring C of E Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles East Preston Infant School Primary 0.9 miles East Preston Junior School Primary Good 0.9 miles The Angmering School Secondary Good 1.2 miles St Oscar Romero Catholic School Secondary 1.2 miles Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Primary Good 1.9 miles St Margaret's CofE Primary School Primary Good 2 miles West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Primary Good 2 miles Orchards Junior School Primary Good 2.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in East Kingston IMD 2025

East Kingston sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
8/10
4,525 Children (0-15) 13%
18,124 Working Age 52%
14,823 Older (60+) 43%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 27.5% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in East Kingston 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

East Kingston records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
Sussex East Preston and Kingston
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Angmering Train Station 1.3 miles
Goring-By-Sea Train Station 1.3 miles
Durrington-On-Sea Train Station 2.2 miles
West Worthing Train Station 3 miles
Littlehampton Train Station 3.7 miles
Worthing Train Station 3.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

East Preston 0.6 miles Ferring 0.6 miles Hangleton 0.6 miles Kingston Gorse 0.6 miles West Kingston 0.6 miles Angmering 1.8 miles Rustington 1.9 miles Goring-by-Sea 2 miles Durrington 2.2 miles Hammerpot 2.2 miles Patching 2.5 miles Durrington-on-Sea Sta 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Arun
County West Sussex
Ward East Preston
Constituency Arundel and South Downs
Parish Angmering
Region South East

Streets in BN16 30 shown View all streets

A280 3 Abbotswood Walk 3 Acacia Crescent 1 Acre Close 1 Albert Road 3 Aldwick Close 1 Alexander Avenue 1 Allangate Drive 3 Allium Gardens 2 Amberley Road 2 Ambersham Crescent 2 Andrew Close 1 Angmering Lane 1 Angmering Station 1 Angmering Villas 1 Angmering Way 1 Arlington Crescent 1 Artex Avenue 3 Arun Close 2 Arundel Road 17 Ascot Way 1 Ash Lane 7 Ashdown Close 1 Ashdown Drive 3 Ashmead Way 1 Ashmore Avenue 1 Ashton Gardens 1 Ashurst Way 2 Baker Way 1 Balmoral Close 1

Postcodes in BN16 50 shown View all postcodes

BN16 1AA BN16 1AB BN16 1AD BN16 1AE BN16 1AF BN16 1AG BN16 1AH BN16 1AJ BN16 1AL BN16 1AQ BN16 1AR BN16 1AT BN16 1AU BN16 1AY BN16 1AZ BN16 1BB BN16 1BD BN16 1BE BN16 1BH BN16 1BJ BN16 1BL BN16 1BN BN16 1BP BN16 1BQ BN16 1BS BN16 1BT BN16 1BU BN16 1BW BN16 1BX BN16 1BY BN16 1BZ BN16 1DA BN16 1DB BN16 1DD BN16 1DE BN16 1DF BN16 1DG BN16 1DH BN16 1DJ BN16 1DL BN16 1DN BN16 1DP BN16 1DQ BN16 1DR BN16 1DS BN16 1DT BN16 1DU BN16 1DW BN16 1DX BN16 1DY