Postcode BN17 5BL is located in an urban city, within the River ward of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Littlehampton West and River area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 359.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Littlehampton West and River is £39,100 per year. The nearest station is Littlehampton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Hedgehog Hollow.
Littlehampton West and River has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,204 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Littlehampton West and River has a very high crime rate, with approximately 359.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Littlehampton West and River is £39,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN17 5BL.
Littlehampton West and River near BN17 5BL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Littlehampton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Littlehampton | N/A | Walking directions to Littlehampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hedgehog Hollow | Small | Walking directions to Hedgehog Hollow |
| 0.2 mi | Caffyn's Field | Small | Walking directions to Caffyn's Field |
| 0.4 mi | Linden Rec | Small | Walking directions to Linden Rec |
Based on 145 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 53 | £154,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £293,750 |
10 year median price trend in River
In the BN17 5BL postcode area, located within Littlehampton West and River, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN17 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | New Road, Arun, BN17 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 19-23 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5AZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Pop In | 14 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EE | Walking directions to Pop In |
| 0.1 mi | Capital News | High Street, Arun, BN17 5EG | Walking directions to Capital News |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 19-23 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.