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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
139
Deprivation level
8/10
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
66.38(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
34(+194%)
Shoplifting
32.51(+305%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.85(+146%)
Public order
14.49(+137%)
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

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Littlehampton West and River 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 Littlehampton West and River 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 Littlehampton West and River over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£455,000
Flats40£164,875
Semi-Detached8£300,250
Terraced49£300,000

10 years median price trend in Littlehampton West and River

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littlehampton West and River.

All postcodes in Littlehampton West and River

BN175DT

Surrey Street

BN175AT

New Road

BN177AF

Gloucester Place

BN177BP

Linden Road

BN175HA

St Winefrides Road

BN175LJ

South Terrace

BN175NB

Fitzalan Road

BN175TH

Britannia Walk

BN177DR

York Road

BN175BJ

Surrey Street

BN176EW

York Road

BN175EH

Church Approach

BN175JZ

Granville Road

BN177DU

Merton Drive

BN176BP

Anchor Springs

BN175BQ

River Road

BN175FF

Old Market Lane

BN176EU

Duke Street

BN177AA

Albert Road

BN175EE

High Street

BN175JJ

Irvine Road

BN175LB

Irvine Road

BN176AY

River

BN177AP

East Ham Road

BN177AW

East Ham Road

BN175DP

Purbeck Place

BN175BN

River Road

BN175JD

Fitzalan Road

BN175NX

South Terrace

BN175PF

Norfolk Gardens

BN176QG

Reef Close

BN175EA

High Street

BN175LR

Pier Road

BN175SR

Trinity Way

BN176BS

St Martins Lane

BN176EP

Queen Street

BN175LA

Irvine Road

BN175HL

Bayford Road

BN175LH

Arun Parade

BN175NH

Selborne Place

BN176EN

York Road

BN177DH

Arundel Road

BN175BA

Pier Road

BN175HP

Irvine Road

BN175HZ

Beach Road

BN177BY

Arundel Road

BN175DS

Ferry Road

BN175JL

Fitzalan Road

BN175NR

Selborne Road

BN175PA

South Terrace

BN175QS

Smallcroft Close

BN177EL

Gloucester Road

BN175AP

Arcade Road

BN175DZ

Surrey Street

BN175HJ

The Swallows

BN175JR

Fitzalan Road

BN177AR

North Ham Road

BN175AL

Terminus Road

BN175HN

Bayford Road

BN175JF

Irvine Road

BN176EF

Cornwall Road

BN176ER

Connaught Road

BN175AQ

Norfolk Road

BN175LD

South Terrace

BN177AG

Howard Place

BN175DJ

Surrey Street

BN175DQ

Harbour View Park

BN175LG

South Terrace

BN175PE

Norfolk Gardens

BN175PP

Woodlands Road

BN175TJ

Sea Road

BN177BL

Talbot Road

BN175AH

Church Street

BN177AH

Linden Road

BN177DF

Arundel Road

BN175AR

Arcade Road

BN175DB

River Road

BN175PN

Norfolk Road

BN177BA

Arundel Road

BN175EZ

Maltravers Drive

BN175HE

Norfolk Road

BN177AN

East Ham Road

BN175BL

Pier Road

BN177AE

Gloucester Place

BN175HT

Beach Road

BN175LX

Maltravers Road

BN175PD

Norfolk Place

BN175JU

Granville Road

BN175PJ

South Passage

BN175TE

Clifton Road

BN175BX

Terminus Road

BN176ET

Field Place

BN175AS

Clifton Road

BN175HW

Bayford Road

BN175JP

Fitzalan Road

BN175NN

Selborne Road

BN175NP

Western Road

BN175PL

Norfolk Road

BN175TA

The Waterside

BN175BZ

River Road

Data Sources

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