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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

BN177BL

Talbot Road

BN175AH

Church Street

BN175PZ

St Marys Close

BN176HT

Highdown Drive

BN177AH

Linden Road

BN177DF

Arundel Road

BN175AR

Arcade Road

BN175DB

River Road

BN175QH

Church Street

BN176HS

Swanbourne Road

BN177BA

Arundel Road

BN175EZ

Maltravers Drive

BN176JE

Stanley Road

BN176JH

North Street

BN177AN

East Ham Road

BN177AT

Harwood Road

BN177JH

Wick Street

BN176EG

Cornwall Road

BN175BL

Pier Road

BN177AE

Gloucester Place

BN175ER

Church Street

BN175HT

Beach Road

BN175LX

Maltravers Road

BN176AJ

East Street

BN177BJ

Linden Park

BN175JU

Granville Road

BN177BH

Linden Park

BN175QB

St Marys Close

BN175QF

Rayden Close

BN175TE

Clifton Road

BN175BX

Terminus Road

BN175EL

Church Street

BN176ET

Field Place

BN175AS

Clifton Road

BN175HW

Bayford Road

BN175JP

Fitzalan Road

BN176HX

Harting Road

BN176AR

River

BN175PU

Church Street

BN175TA

The Waterside

BN175EX

St Winefrides Road

BN175BZ

River Road

BN175BB

Pier Road

BN175EJ

High Street

BN175HR

St Catherines Road

BN175JS

Granville Road

BN176HU

Lammas Close

BN176LN

Beaconsfield Road

BN175BD

Surrey Street

BN175LL

Arun Parade

BN175LU

Victoria Gardens

BN176HA

Blakehurst Way

BN176HQ

Jays Close

BN176JN

Worthing Road

BN175LP

Pier Road

BN175QQ

St Marys Close

BN176ES

Connaught Road

BN176LH

Kent Road

BN176UH

Rosemead

BN177JS

Wick Street

BN175JG

Beach Road

BN176EL

Queen Street

BN175DF

Riverside Industrial Estate

BN175DU

Pier Road

BN177AL

Gloucester Place

BN175NA

Maltravers Road

BN175AD

Pier Road

BN175BU

Terminus Place

BN175DX

High Street

BN175JH

Beach Road

BN175AF

Pier Road

BN175DA

Mariners Quay

BN176LG

Kent Road

BN176SY

Goda Road

BN175AJ

Church Street

BN175DL

Rope Walk

BN176JB

Hampton Fields

BN175BP

Terminus Place

BN175BY

River Road

BN175AB

The Arcade

BN177BT

Gloucester Road

BN175BS

Terminus Road

BN176HJ

Highdown Drive

BN177AB

Gloucester Road

BN177DB

Arundel Road

BN175AX

New Road

BN175ED

High Street

BN177DW

Arundel Road

BN175JB

Church Street

BN177BS

Gloucester Road

BN177BX

Gloucester Road

BN175SF

Quayside

BN176AH

Elm Grove Road

BN177DP

Arundel Road

BN175BG

Surrey Street

BN177AS

North Ham Road

BN175DG

River

BN175ES

Clifton Road

BN176AN

East Street

BN175BF

River Road

Data Sources

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