Postcode BN16 2SS is located in an urban city, within the Rustington West ward of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Littlehampton East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 86% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littlehampton East is £46,968 per year. The nearest station is Littlehampton, about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mewsbrook Park.
Littlehampton East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,881 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Littlehampton East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Littlehampton East is £46,968 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN16 2SS.
Littlehampton East near BN16 2SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Littlehampton located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mewsbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Mewsbrook Park |
| 0.4 mi | Middle Mead | Small | Walking directions to Middle Mead |
| 0.3 mi | The Haven | Small | Walking directions to The Haven |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £337,000 (about £380 per square foot) in Rustington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £904,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £522,500 | £453 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £430,000 | £390 |
| Terraced | 44 | £305,000 | £363 |
| Flats | 36 | £261,000 | £351 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £413,000 | £208,725 | £327,500 | £243,000 |
| 2017 | £429,950 | £200,000 | £297,500 | £260,000 |
| 2018 | £408,500 | £220,000 | £302,000 | £267,500 |
| 2019 | £420,000 | £217,500 | £286,000 | £268,000 |
| 2020 | £433,500 | £225,000 | £294,000 | £265,000 |
| 2021 | £525,000 | £230,000 | £330,000 | £292,500 |
| 2022 | £557,500 | £250,000 | £405,000 | £330,000 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £254,000 | £337,500 | £337,000 |
| 2024 | £500,000 | £260,000 | £337,500 | £307,500 |
| 2025 | £490,000 | £266,500 | £420,000 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £581,250 | £235,000 | £400,000 | £319,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £336 | £280 | £341 | £281 |
| 2017 | £364 | £291 | £330 | £307 |
| 2018 | £366 | £300 | £358 | £303 |
| 2019 | £368 | £285 | £329 | £315 |
| 2020 | £403 | £297 | £336 | £317 |
| 2021 | £434 | £326 | £382 | £344 |
| 2022 | £457 | £372 | £440 | £381 |
| 2023 | £482 | £341 | £406 | £377 |
| 2024 | £421 | £346 | £402 | £354 |
| 2025 | £443 | £355 | £391 | £355 |
| 2026 | £453 | £352 | £387 | £370 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN16 2SS.
In the BN16 2SS postcode area, located within Littlehampton East, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN16 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 16 Finisterre Way, Littlehampton, BN17 6RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Rustington Convenience Store | 59-61 Sea Lane, Rustington, BN16 2RQ | Walking directions to Rustington Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Arun district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN16 2SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lesley-Anne Lloyd
Rustington West - Elected 4 May 2023
Lynne Edwards
Rustington West - Elected 4 May 2023
Peggy Partridge
Rustington West - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison Griffiths
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN16 2SS records about 11 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BN16 2SS in Littlehampton East is £337,000 (about £380 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BN16 2SS, including Rustington Community Primary School (Good) and The Littlehampton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BN16 2SS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,881 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering BN16 2SS is Alison Griffiths (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Lesley-Anne Lloyd (Conservative and Unionist Party), Lynne Edwards (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peggy Partridge (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.