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About

Orchard ward encompasses a largely residential area within the town of Littlehampton. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more recent developments. Local amenities are focused along several main roads, providing essential services and shops for the community. The area is primarily residential in character, with green spaces integrated throughout.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Rustington Golf Centre, which lies just within the ward's boundaries. The area is bordered by the A259 coast road to the south, separating it from the seafront. Public green spaces, including playing fields, offer recreational areas for residents. Transport connections are provided by several bus routes serving Littlehampton town centre and wider coastal destinations.

Area overview

On average Orchard has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Orchard is £43,478 per year. There are 2 schools in Orchard: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Orchard is home to around 6,776 people, with a population density of about 5,241.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Orchard Population
6,776
Population density
5,241.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.77(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.15(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.05(+134%)
Shoplifting
12.25(+53%)
Other theft
10.92(+96%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,264
77.73%
Other White
1,048
15.48%
Other
92
1.36%
Bangladeshi
49
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.58%
Total population: 6,772

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,348
24.1%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,133
20.25%
Level 3 (A level)
991
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
705
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 5,594

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
837
30.32%
Owns with a mortgage
784
28.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
688
24.92%
Social rents from council
210
7.61%
Other social rented
165
5.98%
Total households: 2,761

Property prices in Orchard

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Orchard area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Orchard 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 Orchard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£417,500
Flats14£117,500
Semi-Detached22£295,000
Terraced19£258,000

10 years median price trend in Orchard

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

All postcodes in Orchard

PO229ET

Sandymount Avenue

PO212AR

Linden Road

PO212EF

Victoria Drive

PO212EH

Victoria Drive

PO212EP

Victoria Mews

PO229BX

Fairlands

PO229EN

Greenwood Avenue

PO229QE

Bersted Street

PO229UB

Yew Tree Close

PO229TD

Durlston Drive

PO212FD

Dorset Road

PO229QJ

Bersted Street

PO212EL

Cranford Gardens

PO212EZ

Havelock Road

PO229HR

Corbishley Road

PO212DB

Murina Avenue

PO212DZ

Victoria Drive

PO215JU

Collyer Avenue

PO229DU

Charnwood Road

PO229FA

Jubilee Place

PO212NU

Fletcher Way

PO229HT

Laburnum Grove

PO215BF

Elm Tree Close

PO229BU

Fairlands

PO229DT

Sherwood Close

PO229HL

Orchard Way

PO212DR

Town Cross Avenue

PO211BS

Longford Road

PO229JJ

Oak Grove

PO212EE

Moore Place

PO229EY

Mansfield Road

PO212BW

Hawthorn Road

PO212BU

Essex Road

PO215AE

Chichester Road

PO229HU

Corbishley Road

PO229NB

Carousel Court

PO215JJ

Hampshire Avenue

PO212AY

Linden Road

PO212BT

Linden Road

PO212DY

Hillsboro Road

PO215LB

Arnhem Road

PO229JY

Orchard Way

PO229LP

Orchard Way

PO212BD

Linden Road

PO229DP

Hazel Road

PO229JP

Oak Grove

PO229ND

Shripney Road

PO212BX

Linden Road

PO212DH

Victoria Drive

PO215JW

Hampshire Avenue

PO229QU

Dickinson Place

PO229RJ

Durban Park

PO211AA

Longford Road

PO229DF

Merrion Avenue

PO229FD

Durban Road

PO229JU

Orchard Way

PO212EQ

Oakwood Gardens

PO229DJ

Durlston Parade

PO229RE

Durban Road

PO229RT

Christie Place

PO212EW

Victoria Drive

PO229HJ

Orchard Way

PO212ES

Annandale Avenue

PO215BJ

Chichester Road

PO215JN

Mons Avenue

PO215JT

Collyer Avenue

PO229DZ

Hazel Road

PO229TP

Sherwood Road

PO212EN

Carlingford Court

PO229ES

Sandymount Avenue

PO229EZ

Mansfield Road

PO229JF

Chestnut Grove

PO211BP

Station Road

PO229DH

Durlston Drive

PO229JS

Ash Grove

PO229RH

Durban Road

PO229DR

Sherwood Road

PO229FE

Durban Road

PO229PP

Shripney Road

PO212HD

Beatty Road

PO229PR

Bersted Street

Data Sources

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