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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. 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

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Littlehampton West and River 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 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
Detached4£431,500
Flats48£161,475
Semi-Detached9£290,000
Terraced53£280,000

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

BN175HP

Irvine Road

BN176EZ

Cornwall Gardens

BN175LG

South Terrace

BN175JL

Fitzalan Road

BN175BY

River Road

BN175NJ

Furzedown

BN175EZ

Maltravers Drive

BN177AR

North Ham Road

BN175DJ

Surrey Street

BN175JR

Fitzalan Road

BN175JS

Granville Road

BN177BX

Gloucester Road

BN175BE

Terminus Road

BN175DF

Riverside Industrial Estate

BN177DX

Clun Road

BN175DD

River Road

BN175ES

Clifton Road

BN175QS

Smallcroft Close

BN175SS

Trinity Way

BN177AN

East Ham Road

BN175ED

High Street

BN175DP

Purbeck Place

BN177BW

Maxwell Road

BN175AX

New Road

BN176QG

Reef Close

BN176BP

Anchor Springs

BN175GE

The Old Warehouse Mews

BN175BQ

River Road

BN175JJ

Irvine Road

BN175PB

Norfolk Place

BN175LY

St Winefrides Road

BN175LZ

Selborne Road

BN177AS

North Ham Road

BN176ET

Field Place

BN175BS

Terminus Road

BN177BL

Talbot Road

BN177BT

Gloucester Road

BN175NP

Western Road

BN175JD

Fitzalan Road

BN175AP

Arcade Road

BN175BB

Pier Road

BN175BP

Terminus Place

BN175LR

Pier Road

BN177AA

Albert Road

BN175DE

Rope Walk

BN175JW

Fitzalan Road

BN175LJ

South Terrace

BN176AT

Avon Road

BN175NR

Selborne Road

BN175HZ

Beach Road

BN175PS

Norfolk Mews

BN175NL

St Winefrides Road

BN175PJ

South Passage

BN175NN

Selborne Road

BN175BH

Surrey Street

BN175BZ

River Road

BN175HN

Bayford Road

BN175EH

Church Approach

BN180LW

River

BN175DS

Ferry Road

BN175NS

North Place

BN175PN

Norfolk Road

BN175BU

Terminus Place

BN177DY

Clun Road

BN175AL

Terminus Road

BN177AP

East Ham Road

BN175JP

Fitzalan Road

BN177BA

Arundel Road

BN175AS

Clifton Road

BN175EW

Church Street

BN175NZ

South Terrace

BN177EL

Gloucester Road

BN175HQ

Shelley Lodge

BN175BN

River Road

BN177DU

Merton Drive

BN175BX

Terminus Road

BN175BA

Pier Road

BN175AJ

Church Street

BN175SF

Quayside

BN175DN

Quayside

BN175JY

Granville Road

BN176ES

Connaught Road

BN175FB

Old Market Lane

BN175NB

Fitzalan Road

BN175TA

The Waterside

BN176BS

St Martins Lane

BN175EA

High Street

BN175DA

Mariners Quay

BN177DF

Arundel Road

BN175LH

Arun Parade

BN175TJ

Sea Road

BN175PD

Norfolk Place

BN175JH

Beach Road

BN175HW

Bayford Road

BN175LQ

South Terrace

BN175GB

Sea Road

BN177AL

Gloucester Place

BN175AU

New Road

BN177DB

Arundel Road

BN175PH

Western Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.