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169 OLD FORT ROAD

SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, WEST SUSSEX BN43 5HL

4 beds 3 baths 146 m² Listed 17 Jan 2025 (-549d)

£800,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

146 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£779,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£5,479/m²

Local average

£599,688 (+33.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,298 of 33,755)

Street crime

146 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Family Home
  • Four Double Bedrooms
  • Three Toilets
  • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Spacious Lounge
  • Versatile Living Accommodation
  • Sun Trap Rear Garden
  • Off Road Parking and Garage
  • Close Proximity to Foreshore and Old Fort
  • Sea and Distant Downland Views

Additional details

Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Private garden

Description

We are delighted to offer for sale this spacious and well presented four double bedroom detached family home situated on popular Shoreham Beach with close proximity to the Foreshore and The Old Fort benefitting from sea views.  
Situated on the favoured Old Fort Road being less than 200 yards of access to Shoreham Beach and the Foreshore. There is a footbridge under half a mile away which leads over the River Adur to Shoreham Town Centre which boasts popular bars, cafes, shops and restaurants along with a Health Centre, Library and a Mainline Railway Station. 
Pvcu double glazed door through to:STORM PORCH South aspect. Comprising pvcu double glazed windows, recessed lighting, tiled flooring, single glazed wooden door through to:
ENTRANCE HALL Comprising wooden flooring, single light fitting, ceiling mounted smoke detector, stairs to first floor landing, single glazed double doors into: 
DUAL ASPECT SPACIOUS LOUNGE South and West aspect. Comprising pvcu double glazed bay window, two obscure pvcu double glazed windows, three wall mounted light fittings, four ceiling mounted light fittings, radiator, carpeted flooring, feature gas fire place with attractive wooden surround and sandstone hearth. 
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM South and North aspect. Comprising pvcu double glazed window, obscure pvcu double glazed window and pvcu double glazed sliding doors leading out onto feature suntrap rear garden, granite work surfaces with cupboards below and matching eye level cupboards, matching integrated dishwasher, matching integrated fridge/freezer, inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, inset four ring electric hob, inset two eye level ovens with integrated microwave, vinyl flooring, recessed lighting, two ceiling mounted light fittings, three radiators, under stairs storage cupboard housing electric fuse box and gas meter, two wall mounted light fittings, door through to:
UTILITY ROOM North aspect. Comprising pvcu double glazed door leading out onto feature suntrap rear garden, radiator, vinyl flooring, recessed lighting, storage cupboard housing wall mounted combination boiler and space and provision for washing machine, door through to:
JACK AND JILL GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM East aspect. Comprising obscure pvcu double glazed window, vinyl flooring, low flush w/c, heated towel rail, hand wash basin with vanity unit below, step in shower cubicle with integrated shower attachment over benefitting from fully tiled walls, recessed lighting, extractor fan, door through to:
GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM FOUR South and East aspect. Comprising pvcu double glazed window and obscure pvcu double glazed window, radiator, single light fitting, wooden flooring, fitted cupboard with hanging rail. 
FIRST FLOOR LANDING North aspect. Comprising pvcu double glazed window benefitting from distant downland views, single light fitting, carpeted flooring, radiator, loft hatch access, door through to:
ENSUITE BEDROOM ONE South aspect. Comprising pvcu double glazed windows and pvcu double glazed door leading out onto South facing balcony benefitting from sea views, fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving, radiator, carpeted flooring, recessed lighting, door through to:
ENSUITE East aspect. Comprising obscure pvcu double glazed window, low flush w/c, heated towel rail, hand wash basin with vanity unit below, shower cubicle with integrated shower attachment over benefitting from fully tiled walls, vinyl flooring, recessed lighting.
FAMILY BATHROOM East aspect. Comprising obscure pvcu double glazed window, low flush w/c, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, hand wash basin with vanity below, panel enclosed bath with integrated shower attachment over, heated towel rail, recessed lighting. 
BEDROOM TWO South aspect. Comprising pvcu double glazed window benefitting from sea views, carpeted flooring, radiator, single light fitting, fitted cupboards with hanging and shelving, 
BEDROOM THREE North aspect. Comprising pvcu double glazed window benefitting from distant downland views, carpeted flooring, radiator, single light fitting. 
 
FRONT GARDEN Offering off road parking for multiple vehicles, laid to lawn comprising various shrub and plant borders, dwarf wall enclosed.  
SUNTRAP REAR GARDEN Stepping out onto large decking patio area stepping further onto large lawn area with various shrub and plant boarders, timber built summer house, outside tap. 
GARAGE Up and over door 
 
COUNCIL TAX Band F

Listed by

Shoreham-By-Sea

Jacobs Steel

Reference: 157035944

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 03/07/2024

Expiry date: 02/07/2034

Current heating cost: £2,469/year

Potential heating cost: £1,731/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9330660

Property Details

Street: 169 Old Fort Road

Town: SHOREHAM-BY-SEA

Postcode: BN43 5HL

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 18/02/2013

Work Completed: 23/01/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

372% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 25/02/2026 (4 months ago) £779,000 +34.3%
Sold 17/06/2014 (12 years ago) £579,950 +22.1%
Sold 11/05/2011 (15 years ago) £475,000 +188%
Sold 08/03/1999 (27 years ago) £164,950

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 167 OLD FORT ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5HL £800,000 14/04/2025 Detached
225 HARBOUR WAY, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5HZ £620,000 16/11/2023 Detached
Same street 185 OLD FORT ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5HL £1,100,000 03/08/2023 Detached
Same street 148 OLD FORT ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5HL £2,000,000 26/05/2023 Detached
Same street 158 OLD FORT ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5HL £1,725,000 07/12/2022 Detached
15 KINGSTON BAY ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5HP £900,000 30/11/2022 Detached
Same street 118 OLD FORT ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5HL £1,100,000 28/04/2022 Detached
Same street 152 OLD FORT ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5HL £2,250,000 22/04/2022 Detached
6 KINGSTON BAY ROAD, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, ADUR, WEST SUSSEX, BN43 5HP £1,525,000 30/11/2021 Detached

Street average: £1,495,833 (6 sales)

Area average: £1,015,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -4.6%
10y growth -7.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Adur. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -1.9%
5y (index) 9.2%
10y (index) 25.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Adur. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,245/mo
Realistic £1,383/mo
Optimistic £1,521/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Adur.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Brighton and Hove: £1,995/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Kingston Bay Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop The Burrells 0.1 miles
Shop B&Q 0.5 miles
Train station Southwick 0.8 miles
Shop Emmaus by the Sea 0.8 miles
Train station Shoreham-by-Sea 0.9 miles
Hospital Aldrington House 3.0 miles
Hospital The Montefiore Hospital 4.3 miles
University University of Brighton Phoenix Halls 5.3 miles
University University of Brighton Moulesecoomb Campus 5.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 48
Anti-social behaviour 39
Shoplifting 19
Public order 14
Criminal damage and arson 8
Other theft 6
Robbery 3
Vehicle crime 3
Drugs 2
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Total incidents 146

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Shoreham College Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Shoreham Beach Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 7 Jul 2015
Glebe Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 26 Apr 2023
Shoreham Academy Secondary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 18 Mar 2024
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 3 Apr 2014

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.17%
Max investor price (0.8%) £172,875
Target investor price (1%) £138,300
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).