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About

River ward lies in the northeastern corner of Arun district, primarily comprising rural landscapes and the course of the River Arun itself. The area is characterised by flat, open fields used for agriculture, with scattered farmsteads and small settlements. The riverbank environment supports specific wildlife and vegetation adapted to the waterway's flow and seasonal changes.

A notable feature is the presence of ancient drove roads and droves, historic routes used for moving livestock across the region. These green tracks, some following the river's contour, crisscross the agricultural land, forming a network of public footpaths. The ward's quiet character is defined by this interplay between working farmland, the meandering river, and its historical pathways.

Area overview

On average River has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in River is £42,556 per year. There are 3 schools in River: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). River is home to around 9,475 people, with a population density of about 3,609.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

River Population
9,475
Population density
3,609.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.68(+146%)
Shoplifting
41.16(+413%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.35(+188%)
Public order
16.68(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.46(+156%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,809
82.37%
Other White
859
9.06%
Other Asian
134
1.41%
Indian
118
1.24%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
78
0.82%
Total population: 9,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,872
23.56%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,798
22.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,297
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,212
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
968
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 7,946

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,477
33.27%
Owns outright
1,412
31.81%
Owns with a mortgage
909
20.48%
Other social rented
305
6.87%
Social rents from council
171
3.85%
Total households: 4,439

Property prices in River

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in River area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 River over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£407,500
Flats47£155,000
Semi-Detached21£310,000
Terraced51£280,000

10 years median price trend in River

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

All postcodes in River

BN175DT

Surrey Street

BN175AT

New Road

BN176JQ

Lansdowne Road

BN177AF

Gloucester Place

BN177BP

Linden Road

BN169TB

Maltravers Road

BN169NB

Maltravers Road

BN169ND

Maltravers Road

BN169NE

Maltravers Road

BN169NF

Maltravers Road

BN169NG

Maltravers Road

BN169NH

Maltravers Road

BN169NJ

Maltravers Road

BN169NN

Maltravers Road

BN169NP

Maltravers Road

BN169SB

Maltravers Road

BN169SD

Maltravers Road

BN175LF

Maltravers Road

BN175HG

Fitzalan Road

BN175LJ

South Terrace

BN175NB

Fitzalan Road

BN175TH

Britannia Walk

BN177DR

York Road

BN175BJ

Surrey Street

BN176EW

York Road

BN175EH

Church Approach

BN175JZ

Granville Road

BN176HN

Amberley Close

BN177JZ

River

BN176BP

Anchor Springs

BN176JW

Gladonian Road

BN175BQ

River Road

BN175FF

Old Market Lane

BN175PY

Church Street

BN176EU

Duke Street

BN177AA

Albert Road

BN177BG

Loudoun Road

BN175EE

High Street

BN175JJ

Irvine Road

BN175LB

Irvine Road

BN176AY

River

BN177AP

East Ham Road

BN177AW

East Ham Road

BN175DP

Purbeck Place

BN176HB

Whiteways Close

BN176HL

Highdown Drive

BN175BN

River Road

BN176EH

Cornwall Road

BN176HH

Highdown Drive

BN175JD

Fitzalan Road

BN175EA

High Street

BN175LR

Pier Road

BN176BS

St Martins Lane

BN176EP

Queen Street

BN175LA

Irvine Road

BN175EY

Maltravers Drive

BN175HL

Bayford Road

BN175LH

Arun Parade

BN175NH

Selborne Place

BN176EN

York Road

BN176HP

Highdown Drive

BN176HW

Amberley Close

BN176JA

Malthouse Passage

BN175BA

Pier Road

BN175HP

Irvine Road

BN175PX

Church Street

BN175HZ

Beach Road

BN176AP

Paterson Wilson Road

BN176AQ

Stanhope Road

BN176AS

Goda Road

BN176ED

Dorset Close

BN177BY

Arundel Road

BN175DS

Ferry Road

BN175JL

Fitzalan Road

BN175QS

Smallcroft Close

BN177EL

Gloucester Road

BN175AP

Arcade Road

BN175DZ

Surrey Street

BN175HJ

The Swallows

BN175JR

Fitzalan Road

BN176LJ

Gladstone Terrace

BN177AR

North Ham Road

BN175AL

Terminus Road

BN175HN

Bayford Road

BN175JF

Irvine Road

BN176EF

Cornwall Road

BN176EQ

Cornwall Road

BN176ER

Connaught Road

BN175LD

South Terrace

BN176LL

Beaconsfield Road

BN177AG

Howard Place

BN175DJ

Surrey Street

BN175DQ

Harbour View Park

BN175LG

South Terrace

BN176BT

Horsham Road

BN176JF

Stanley Road

BN175ET

Fitzalan Road

BN175PT

Summerlea Gardens

BN175QA

St Marys Gardens

BN176HF

Parham Close

Data Sources

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