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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.

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.