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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
5/10
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
19.14(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.97(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-8%)
Vehicle crime
5.74(+51%)
Public order
4.25(-30%)
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 60 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Beach area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached15£485,000
Flats17£174,950
Semi-Detached13£390,000
Terraced15£312,500

10 years median price trend in Beach

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.