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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 163 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
163
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
83.38(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.62(+198%)
Shoplifting
34.41(+331%)
Public order
16.68(+175%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.62(+142%)
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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 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£430,000
Flats56£154,500
Semi-Detached23£325,000
Terraced60£270,000

10 years median price trend in River

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

All postcodes in River

BN177EL

Gloucester Road

BN177JZ

River

BN175JZ

Granville Road

BN169NG

Maltravers Road

BN175JB

Church Street

BN176HF

Parham Close

BN169NP

Maltravers Road

BN175JP

Fitzalan Road

BN176HB

Whiteways Close

BN177AG

Howard Place

BN177AP

East Ham Road

BN169SL

Maltravers Road

BN175LD

South Terrace

BN175LR

Pier Road

BN175HJ

The Swallows

BN175DS

Ferry Road

BN175BU

Terminus Place

BN169ZZ

Maltravers Road

BN175LP

Pier Road

BN175ED

High Street

BN175DL

Rope Walk

BN175ER

Church Street

BN175AT

New Road

BN177BS

Gloucester Road

BN175AW

Surrey Street

BN169NB

Maltravers Road

BN175DB

River Road

BN175BD

Surrey Street

BN176HE

Blakehurst Way

BN175QB

St Marys Close

BN175QE

St Marys Close

BN169TB

Maltravers Road

BN176JJ

North Street

BN169TF

Maltravers Road

BN176EW

York Road

BN176HP

Highdown Drive

BN175HG

Fitzalan Road

BN175BL

Pier Road

BN176JE

Stanley Road

BN175JQ

Beach Road

BN176EY

York Gardens

BN176UH

Rosemead

BN175DT

Surrey Street

BN176LR

Beaconsfield Road

BN176AQ

Stanhope Road

BN175PZ

St Marys Close

BN175EG

High Street

BN176HU

Lammas Close

BN176HD

Madehurst Way

BN175JS

Granville Road

BN175LE

South Terrace

BN175DZ

Surrey Street

BN175DE

Rope Walk

BN176JW

Gladonian Road

BN169SA

Maltravers Road

BN177DD

Arundel Road

BN175PU

Church Street

BN175PY

Church Street

BN175BG

Surrey Street

BN177BH

Linden Park

BN175HS

St Catherines Road

BN175AD

Pier Road

BN175BS

Terminus Road

BN169NH

Maltravers Road

BN175HL

Bayford Road

BN175QH

Church Street

BN169TE

Maltravers Road

BN175BJ

Surrey Street

BN169NE

Maltravers Road

BN175AU

New Road

BN175LF

Maltravers Road

BN176EH

Cornwall Road

BN175JL

Fitzalan Road

BN177DR

York Road

BN177JS

Wick Street

BN175EN

Church Street

BN176LQ

Kent Road

BN175BE

Terminus Road

BN176ES

Connaught Road

BN169SR

Maltravers Road

BN176HL

Highdown Drive

BN175AR

Arcade Road

BN177TN

Albert Road

BN177DG

Mantling Road

BN175LJ

South Terrace

BN169SX

Maltravers Road

BN175JR

Fitzalan Road

BN175QS

Smallcroft Close

BN175BA

Pier Road

BN176JQ

Lansdowne Road

BN175QQ

St Marys Close

BN176ET

Field Place

BN175DG

River

BN177DE

Arundel Road

BN177DP

Arundel Road

BN176HH

Highdown Drive

BN175DJ

Surrey Street

BN169TD

Maltravers Road

BN177JH

Wick Street

BN176JN

Worthing Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.