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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

BN175BB

Pier Road

BN175EJ

High Street

BN175HR

St Catherines Road

BN175JS

Granville Road

BN175BD

Surrey Street

BN175LL

Arun Parade

BN175LU

Victoria Gardens

BN177DQ

Kent Road

BN175LP

Pier Road

BN176ES

Connaught Road

BN175JG

Beach Road

BN175NZ

South Terrace

BN176EL

Queen Street

BN177DT

Arundel Road

BN175DF

Riverside Industrial Estate

BN175DU

Pier Road

BN177AL

Gloucester Place

BN175GB

Sea Road

BN175NA

Maltravers Road

BN175AD

Pier Road

BN175BU

Terminus Place

BN175DX

High Street

BN175JH

Beach Road

BN175AF

Pier Road

BN175DA

Mariners Quay

BN175AJ

Church Street

BN175DL

Rope Walk

BN175NU

South Terrace

BN175BP

Terminus Place

BN175BY

River Road

BN175HQ

Shelley Lodge

BN177DX

Clun Road

BN175AB

The Arcade

BN177BT

Gloucester Road

BN175BS

Terminus Road

BN175PS

Norfolk Mews

BN177AB

Gloucester Road

BN177DB

Arundel Road

BN175AX

New Road

BN175ED

High Street

BN175NG

St Augustine Road

BN177BX

Gloucester Road

BN175SF

Quayside

BN175BG

Surrey Street

BN175PB

Norfolk Place

BN177AS

North Ham Road

BN175DG

River

BN175ES

Clifton Road

BN175BF

River Road

BN175NJ

Furzedown

BN175PG

Western Road

BN177BE

East Ham Road

BN177DY

Clun Road

BN177TN

Albert Road

BN175BH

Surrey Street

BN175DN

Quayside

BN176AX

East Street

BN175FB

Old Market Lane

BN175HS

St Catherines Road

BN175JA

Beach Road

BN175PH

Western Road

BN175SS

Trinity Way

BN176EZ

Cornwall Gardens

BN177DE

Arundel Road

BN175DH

Rope Walk

BN175HB

Norfolk Road

BN176AT

Avon Road

BN177BQ

East Ham Road

BN180LW

River

BN175EG

High Street

BN175LE

South Terrace

BN175LS

Pier Road

BN175NQ

Channel Keep

BN176EY

York Gardens

BN175AG

High Street

BN175DD

River Road

BN177BW

Maxwell Road

BN175AZ

Surrey Street

BN175GE

The Old Warehouse Mews

BN175PW

Norfolk Road

BN175BE

Terminus Road

BN175LW

Pier Road

BN175LZ

Selborne Road

BN175NL

St Winefrides Road

BN175NS

North Place

BN175NW

Selborne Road

BN175PR

South Terrace

BN176AU

East Street

BN177BN

Maxwell Road

BN175JQ

Beach Road

BN175JY

Granville Road

BN177DD

Arundel Road

BN175AW

Surrey Street

BN175JW

Fitzalan Road

BN175LQ

South Terrace

BN175NF

Fitzalan Road

BN177DG

Mantling Road

BN175LY

St Winefrides Road

BN175AU

New Road

BN175DE

Rope Walk

Data Sources

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