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Littlehampton West and River

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About

The Littlehampton West and River area encompasses the residential streets west of the town centre, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. It is bordered by the River Arun, a significant tidal waterway that serves as a working port and a focal point for recreation. The area includes the ferry terminal, providing a pedestrian link across the river to the east bank.

Local life centres on the river's edge, with paths along the west bank offering views of boat traffic and the opposite shore. The area is functional, with maritime industries situated alongside public walkways. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Arun Bridge, a dominant structure that connects this district directly to the town's core, shaping its identity and daily rhythms.

Area overview

On average Littlehampton West and River has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Littlehampton West and River is £38,414 per year. There are 1 schools in Littlehampton West and River: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Littlehampton West and River is home to around 7,382 people, with a population density of about 3,408.3 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Littlehampton West and River Population
7,382
Population density
3,408.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.36(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.81(+183%)
Shoplifting
32.24(+304%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.9(+131%)
Public order
14.49(+139%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,897
79.87%
Other White
786
10.65%
Other Asian
118
1.6%
Indian
88
1.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
66
0.89%
Total population: 7,383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,597
25.53%
No qualifications
1,322
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,021
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
947
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
763
12.2%
Total 16+ residents: 6,256

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,545
42.56%
Owns outright
983
27.08%
Owns with a mortgage
638
17.58%
Other social rented
224
6.17%
Other forms of private rent
107
2.95%
Total households: 3,630

Property prices in Littlehampton West and River

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £313K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Littlehampton West and River area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Littlehampton West and River over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£400,000£271
Terraced48£285,000£291
Semi-Detached10£280,000£327
Flats40£155,000£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Littlehampton West and River

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littlehampton West and River.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£124,000£271,688£227,000
2017£271,500£135,000£303,500£229,250
2018£540,000£131,250£304,225£265,500
2019£387,500£133,725£240,000£239,250
2020£272,000£135,000£380,000£252,500
2021£431,250£155,000£418,625£288,000
2022£340,000£169,000£715,000£310,000
2023£452,000£149,000£420,000£295,000
2024£615,000£137,500£297,475£292,500
2025£431,500£163,000£280,000£280,000
2026£400,000£153,000£308,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littlehampton West and River.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littlehampton West and River.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258£240
2017£254£249£282£230
2018£374£262£269£242
2019£283£236£199£253
2020£264£240£245£257
2021£277£274£303£288
2022£358£279£295£329
2023£477£287£307£298
2024£359£279£300£289
2025£364£314£327£300
2026£312£275£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Littlehampton West and River.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Littlehampton West and River in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Littlehampton West and River

Is Littlehampton West and River safe?

Littlehampton West and River records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Littlehampton West and River?

The median sale price in Littlehampton West and River is £235,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Littlehampton West and River?

Littlehampton West and River has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Littlehampton West and River?

Littlehampton West and River scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Littlehampton West and River sits around rank 5,847 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Littlehampton West and River?

The average household income in Littlehampton West and River is around £38,414 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Littlehampton West and River

BN175DT

Surrey Street

BN176EF

Cornwall Road

BN175EE

High Street

BN175BF

River Road

BN175BJ

Surrey Street

BN177BE

East Ham Road

BN176EU

Duke Street

BN177AW

East Ham Road

BN175JZ

Granville Road

BN175AQ

Norfolk Road

BN175NT

Beach Crescent

BN175PE

Norfolk Gardens

BN177AE

Gloucester Place

BN175DX

High Street

BN175AR

Arcade Road

BN175DZ

Surrey Street

BN175NX

South Terrace

BN175AG

High Street

BN175EG

High Street

BN175LD

South Terrace

BN176EY

York Gardens

BN175BL

Pier Road

BN175AD

Pier Road

BN176AX

East Street

BN177AH

Linden Road

BN175HJ

The Swallows

BN175HB

Norfolk Road

BN175JG

Beach Road

BN175AT

New Road

BN175BG

Surrey Street

BN175SR

Trinity Way

BN175HE

Norfolk Road

BN175LS

Pier Road

BN175PR

South Terrace

BN177DR

York Road

BN175JU

Granville Road

BN175HS

St Catherines Road

BN175LA

Irvine Road

BN177DT

Arundel Road

BN175NQ

Channel Keep

BN175PP

Woodlands Road

BN175NH

Selborne Place

BN175AH

Church Street

BN175NF

Fitzalan Road

BN175JQ

Beach Road

BN177BQ

East Ham Road

BN175LW

Pier Road

BN175HL

Bayford Road

BN175LB

Irvine Road

BN175LE

South Terrace

BN176EP

Queen Street

BN176AY

River

BN177BP

Linden Road

BN175HT

Beach Road

BN175NA

Maltravers Road

BN175LX

Maltravers Road

BN175NG

St Augustine Road

BN177BN

Maxwell Road

BN175AW

Surrey Street

BN175NW

Selborne Road

BN175AZ

Surrey Street

BN175PW

Norfolk Road

BN175BD

Surrey Street

BN175PA

South Terrace

BN177DG

Mantling Road

BN175FF

Old Market Lane

BN175HR

St Catherines Road

BN177DE

Arundel Road

BN175AF

Pier Road

BN176EW

York Road

BN177AB

Gloucester Road

BN175EJ

High Street

BN176EL

Queen Street

BN175LU

Victoria Gardens

BN175LP

Pier Road

BN177DH

Arundel Road

BN175DL

Rope Walk

BN176AU

East Street

BN175PF

Norfolk Gardens

BN175DB

River Road

BN176EN

York Road

BN175DQ

Harbour View Park

BN177TN

Albert Road

BN175PG

Western Road

BN177AF

Gloucester Place

BN175DU

Pier Road

BN175TH

Britannia Walk

BN175DG

River

BN177BY

Arundel Road

BN175PL

Norfolk Road

BN175TE

Clifton Road

BN175JA

Beach Road

BN176ER

Connaught Road

BN175NU

South Terrace

BN177DQ

Kent Road

BN177AG

Howard Place

BN175JF

Irvine Road

BN175LL

Arun Parade

BN175HA

St Winefrides Road

BN177DD

Arundel Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.