Postcode BN16 9TG is located in an urban city, within the River area of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Littlehampton East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littlehampton East is £46,968 per year. The median sale price in River is £235,000 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £295,000. The nearest station is Littlehampton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Green.
Littlehampton East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,011 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Littlehampton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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 9TG.
Littlehampton East near BN16 9TG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Littlehampton | N/A | Walking directions to Littlehampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Large | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.1 mi | Caffyn's Field | Small | Walking directions to Caffyn's Field |
| 0.4 mi | Rosemead Park | Small | Walking directions to Rosemead Park |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £280 per square foot) in River area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £712,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £411,000 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £325,000 | £315 |
| Terraced | 56 | £265,500 | £284 |
| Flats | 56 | £150,000 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325,000 | £130,000 | £267,000 | £226,000 |
| 2017 | £319,250 | £136,000 | £298,500 | £224,000 |
| 2018 | £365,000 | £140,000 | £273,750 | £233,750 |
| 2019 | £365,000 | £135,000 | £265,000 | £226,250 |
| 2020 | £321,000 | £140,000 | £270,000 | £234,000 |
| 2021 | £403,000 | £155,000 | £325,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £175,000 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | £541,250 | £146,000 | £365,000 | £277,500 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £136,500 | £325,000 | £283,750 |
| 2025 | £425,000 | £154,500 | £325,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £521,000 | £150,000 | £310,000 | £273,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £376 | £269 | £316 | £232 |
| 2017 | £373 | £243 | £291 | £241 |
| 2018 | £272 | £259 | £302 | £256 |
| 2019 | £270 | £262 | £310 | £255 |
| 2020 | £385 | £223 | £283 | £255 |
| 2021 | £372 | £268 | £331 | £289 |
| 2022 | £432 | £286 | £380 | £334 |
| 2023 | £440 | £275 | £310 | £312 |
| 2024 | £382 | £254 | £372 | £304 |
| 2025 | £342 | £280 | £344 | £297 |
| 2026 | £389 | £230 | £309 | £283 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN16 9TG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | Flat 12, Maltravers Court, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LX | Flats | Leasehold | £92,500 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 10, Wilbury House, 45, Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5JG | Flats | Leasehold | £116,500 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 17, The Swallows, Littlehampton, BN17 5HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 12, The Swallows, Littlehampton, BN17 5HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 6, The Swallows, Littlehampton, BN17 5HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the BN16 9TG postcode area, located within Littlehampton East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | River Beach Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Littlehampton Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Sept 2022. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN16 9TG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Qandeel Minimarket | Beach Road, Arun, BN17 5JA | Walking directions to Qandeel Minimarket |
| 0.1 mi | Silas | 21 Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5JA | Walking directions to Silas |
| 0.1 mi | The Cabin | Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5HZ | Walking directions to The Cabin |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | New Road, Arun, BN17 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 19-23 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5AZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Arun district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BN16 9TG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Butcher
River - Elected 4 May 2023
Christine Wiltshire
River - Elected 4 May 2023
George O'Neill
River - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison Griffiths
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BN16 9TG records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9TG in River is £235,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BN16 9TG, including River Beach Primary School (Good), The Littlehampton Academy (Requires improvement) and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BN16 9TG is Littlehampton, about 570 m away.
BN16 9TG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,011 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 9TG is Alison Griffiths (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Butcher (Labour Party), Christine Wiltshire (Labour Party) and George O'Neill (Labour Party).