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About

Beach ward encompasses the coastal strip of Arun district, centred on the town of Littlehampton. The area is defined by the mouth of the River Arun, where it meets the English Channel. The harbour and working port are active with fishing and leisure vessels. A long, shingle beach backed by greensward stretches eastwards, with a traditional promenade and amusement arcades near the town centre.

The west bank of the river is characterised by the harbour and industrial estates, contrasting with the residential areas inland. The East Bank features the harbour mouth and a lifeboat station. A unique concrete pier extends from the promenade, functioning as a functional coastal defence rather than a traditional seaside pier. Inland, the ward includes suburban housing and the West Beach green space, a local nature reserve.

Area overview

On average Beach has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beach is £44,091 per year. Beach is home to around 4,703 people, with a population density of about 4,218.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beach Population
4,703
Population density
4,218.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.2(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.97(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.1(-21%)
Vehicle crime
4.89(+32%)
Public order
3.61(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,284
91.11%
Other White
205
4.36%
Irish
37
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.53%
Indian
22
0.47%
Total population: 4,702

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,075
25.99%
No qualifications
755
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
709
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
652
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
531
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 4,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,111
50.85%
Owns with a mortgage
481
22.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
422
19.31%
Other social rented
83
3.8%
Other forms of private rent
46
2.11%
Total households: 2,185

Property prices in Beach

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in Beach area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beach in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached13£390,000
Detached15£485,000
Flats20£170,000
Terraced13£312,500

10 years median price trend in Beach

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beach.

All postcodes in Beach

BN175HA

St Winefrides Road

BN176PX

Fishers Close

BN176RA

Finisterre Way

BN175LZ

Selborne Road

BN176QP

West Head

BN176UA

St Flora's Close

BN175PG

Western Road

BN175PA

South Terrace

BN176BH

St Floras Road

BN175NS

North Place

BN176PU

Seagate Walk

BN176QH

Middle Mead

BN176QJ

Spinnaker Close

BN175GE

The Old Warehouse Mews

BN175HF

The Blatchen

BN176BX

Beach

BN175PD

Norfolk Place

BN176BA

St Floras Road

BN175NT

Beach Crescent

BN176PG

Leeward Road

BN176PE

Beaumont Park

BN176BN

Meadow Way

BN176PD

Southfields Road

BN176PL

The Cape

BN176BE

St Floras Road

BN176NF

The Estuary

BN175HD

Berry Lane

BN176NE

The Estuary

BN176NP

Whitehorses Way

BN176NU

The Haven

BN162LZ

Sea Road

BN175NL

St Winefrides Road

BN176NT

The Haven

BN176NG

Short Furlong

BN175LY

St Winefrides Road

BN175PE

Norfolk Gardens

BN175NP

Western Road

BN176PJ

Sternway

BN176QZ

Fairlead

BN162NA

Sea Road

BN175SS

Trinity Way

BN175HQ

Shelley Lodge

BN176PT

East Bank Walk

BN176PA

Southfields Road

BN176NX

Lundy Close

BN176PQ

Leeward Road

BN175PL

Norfolk Road

BN176QT

Tideway

BN176PB

Southfields Road

BN176RB

Humber Close

BN176BQ

Parkside Avenue

BN176NR

White Horses Way

BN176BL

Meadow Way

BN175NX

South Terrace

BN176NN

Malin Road

BN176NS

The Haven

BN176AA

Esher Drive

BN175NW

Selborne Road

BN176PF

Beaumont Park

BN176QW

Southway

BN175PR

South Terrace

BN175PH

Western Road

BN175NZ

South Terrace

BN176BW

Meadow Way

BN175NN

Selborne Road

BN176BJ

Parkside Avenue

BN175PW

Norfolk Road

BN175PJ

South Passage

BN176BB

St Floras Road

BN175PP

Woodlands Road

BN176PY

Fairway

BN175NU

South Terrace

BN175GB

Sea Road

BN176NH

White Horses Way

BN175ST

The Cloisters

BN175PN

Norfolk Road

BN176PZ

Thames Close

BN175PB

Norfolk Place

BN175TJ

Sea Road

BN176QU

Tideway

BN176QG

Reef Close

BN175AQ

Norfolk Road

BN176NQ

The Winter Knoll

BN176RF

Beaumont Park

BN176NB

The Winter Knoll

BN176QQ

The Chine

BN175NG

St Augustine Road

BN176QN

The Whapple

BN175NR

Selborne Road

BN176NY

Neptune Way

BN175PS

Norfolk Mews

BN176BF

St Flora's Road

BN176PR

Shannon Close

BN176NL

Whitehorses Way

BN176ND

The Winter Knoll

BN162LX

Hendon Avenue

BN176BD

St Floras Road

BN175HE

Norfolk Road

BN162NB

Hendon Avenue

BN176NJ

White Horses Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.