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About

Pevensey ward is situated in the coastal town of Littlehampton, within the Arun district. It is primarily a residential area characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and more modern developments. The ward contains local amenities such as shops, schools, and community facilities to serve its population. Its boundaries are largely defined by major roads, giving it a distinct shape within the urban layout of the town.

The area includes the Littlehampton Golf Club, which provides a significant green space and leisure facility. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a demographic that includes families and older residents. Pevensey is not directly on the seafront but is within easy reach of the town centre and the River Arun. The ward functions as a typical suburban neighbourhood, focused on providing housing and essential local services for its community.

Area overview

On average Pevensey has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 23.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pevensey is £43,438 per year. There are 4 schools in Pevensey: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Pevensey is home to around 5,572 people, with a population density of about 5,224.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pevensey Population
5,572
Population density
5,224.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.12(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.97(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.64(+111%)
Other theft
12.92(+130%)
Public order
9.87(+63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,616
82.81%
Other White
691
12.4%
Bangladeshi
42
0.75%
Indian
29
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.52%
Total population: 5,574

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,143
25.26%
Level 4 qualifications or above
942
20.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
692
15.29%
Level 3 (A level)
672
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
616
13.61%
Total 16+ residents: 4,525

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
602
27.35%
Owns outright
576
26.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
354
16.08%
Social rents from council
346
15.72%
Other social rented
239
10.86%
Total households: 2,201

Property prices in Pevensey

Median price£235,500
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £282K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £235,500 (about £283 per square foot) in Pevensey area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £481,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pevensey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£380,525£337
Semi-Detached9£273,000£290
Terraced7£236,000£274
Flats16£139,750£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pevensey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pevensey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£99,250£234,000£210,000
2017£390,000£136,750£245,000£217,000
2018£344,000£136,000£254,350£215,000
2019£358,500£147,500£250,000£206,000
2020£337,000£135,000£267,500£252,500
2021£417,000£140,000£290,000£240,000
2022£500,000£165,000£320,000£260,000
2023£415,000£130,500£315,750£262,750
2024£440,000£130,750£291,500£255,000
2025£430,000£139,750£282,000£249,000
2026£357,500£130,000£272,500£249,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pevensey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pevensey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£188£250£230
2017£273£240£254£249
2018£268£239£246£251
2019£287£238£259£238
2020£306£235£298£275
2021£283£271£286£283
2022£336£294£335£343
2023£318£285£333£309
2024£301£244£265£306
2025£333£256£298£347
2026£337£276£283£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pevensey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pevensey in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pevensey

Is Pevensey safe?

Pevensey records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pevensey?

The median sale price in Pevensey is £235,500 (about £283 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Pevensey?

Pevensey has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Pevensey?

Pevensey scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pevensey sits around rank 10,185 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 Pevensey?

The average household income in Pevensey is around £43,438 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pevensey?

Pevensey is represented by 2 elected councillors: Roger Nash (Labour Party) and Simon McDougall (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Pevensey

PO212DF

Servite Close

PO215GA

Adlington Gardens

PO212BG

Hawthorn Road

PO212TF

Victoria Drive

PO212TW

Marshall Avenue

PO212TE

Victoria Drive

PO215LJ

Frith Road

PO212NG

Sylvan Way

PO212UX

Hawthorn Road

PO215PL

Hastings Close

PO212FY

Monterey Gardens

PO212TP

Thorndene Avenue

PO215PQ

Lewes Close

PO212UY

Hawthorn Road

PO212BJ

Highland Avenue

PO215LX

Ivydale Road

PO215LY

Ivydale Road

PO212JU

Burnham Avenue

PO215PB

Pevensey Road

PO215RG

Newhall Close

PO215GB

Applegate Way

PO212TB

Victoria Drive

PO215LH

Frith Road

PO212UZ

Hawthorn Road

PO212BE

Hawthorn Road

PO215LW

Gravits Lane

PO212SY

Devonshire Road

PO215NX

Pevensey Road

PO215LA

Westloats Lane

PO215PF

Bramber Close

PO212TN

Marshall Avenue

PO215HX

Collyer Avenue

PO212TJ

Marshall Avenue

PO215NZ

Pevensey Road

PO212TX

Normanton Avenue

PO215PR

Amberley Drive

PO212UQ

Normanton Mews

PO215NS

Pevensey Road

PO215NF

Kenilworth Road

PO215PN

Brook Close

PO215NU

Pevensey Road

PO215EZ

South Way

PO212FF

Fawkes Mews

PO212UT

The Avenue

PO212TH

Marshall Avenue

PO215JP

Collyer Avenue

PO212TU

Normanton Avenue

PO212TQ

Victoria Drive

PO215PP

Arundel Close

PO215HU

Collyer Avenue

PO215NY

Pevensey Road

PO215SS

Hampton Court

PO212UP

Hawthorn Road

PO215PW

Hastings Close

PO215JX

Hampshire Avenue

PO215LN

Gravits Lane

PO212BL

Hawthorn Road

PO215NB

Waverley Road

PO212SX

Devonshire Road

PO212BB

Linden Road

PO212UB

The Avenue

PO215LT

Gravits Lane

PO215LE

Westloats Lane

PO215PH

Amberley Drive

PO215LZ

Northcote Road

PO215LP

Gravits Lane

PO215NL

Woodend

PO212NF

Hambledon Place

PO215LR

Gravits Lane

PO212UR

Hawthorn Road

PO212PT

The Orchard Close

PO212UD

Nyewood Lane

PO215NW

Brent Road

PO215AB

Westloats Lane

PO215PJ

Hastings Close

PO212LR

Sylvan Way

PO215LU

Gravits Lane

PO215LD

Wadhurst Close

PO212BH

Sandringham Way

PO215JS

Collyer Avenue

PO212TR

Marshall Avenue

PO215TE

West Meads Drive

PO215GD

Simmonds Gardens

PO215NE

Kenilworth Road

PO215PE

Arun Road

PO215GE

Pendleton Place

PO215HZ

Hatherleigh Gardens

PO215AQ

Chichester Road

PO212XB

Pinewood Gardens

PO212TD

Victoria Drive

PO212JT

Burnham Avenue

PO212TT

Nyewood Lane

PO212TG

Victoria Drive

PO215NA

Mayfield Road

PO212TL

Marshall Avenue

PO215TB

West Meads Drive

PO215AH

Chichester Road

PO212NE

Hambledon Place

PO215JY

Hampshire Avenue

PO215HY

Hatherleigh Gardens

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.