Postcode BN17 5BX is located in an urban city, within the River area 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 268.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littlehampton West and River is £38,414 per year. The median sale price in River is £235,000 (around £278 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £294,375. The nearest station is Littlehampton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hedgehog Hollow.
Littlehampton West and River has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,096 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Littlehampton West and River has a very high crime rate, with approximately 268.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.9% 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 per household in Littlehampton West and River is £38,414 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 111 ft away from BN17 5BX.
Littlehampton West and River near BN17 5BX 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Littlehampton | N/A | Walking directions to Littlehampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hedgehog Hollow | Small | Walking directions to Hedgehog Hollow |
| 0.4 mi | Caffyn's Field | Small | Walking directions to Caffyn's Field |
| 0.2 mi | Linden Rec | Small | Walking directions to Linden Rec |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) in River area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £712,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £471,000 | £354 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £325,000 | £309 |
| Terraced | 51 | £266,000 | £285 |
| Flats | 54 | £151,500 | £241 |
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 | £430,000 | £154,500 | £325,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £521,000 | £153,000 | £295,000 | £276,000 |
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 | £346 | £280 | £344 | £297 |
| 2026 | £389 | £212 | £295 | £285 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN17 5BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 | 12, Purbeck Place, Littlehampton, BN17 5DP | Terraced | Freehold | £372,500 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 31, River Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 32, River Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 2, Terminus Place, Littlehampton, BN17 5BP | Terraced | Freehold | £242,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 19, Pharos Quay, River Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5BF | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 |
In the BN17 5BX postcode area, located within Littlehampton West and River, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | River Beach Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | White Meadows Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Sept 2022. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN17 5BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Capital News | High Street, Arun, BN17 5EG | Walking directions to Capital News |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 19-23 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 19-23 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5AZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | New Road, Arun, BN17 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Cabin | Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5HZ | Walking directions to The Cabin |
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 BN17 5BX, 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 BN17 5BX records about 269 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around BN17 5BX in River is £235,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to BN17 5BX, including River Beach Primary School (Good), White Meadows Primary Academy (Good) 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 BN17 5BX is Littlehampton, about 89 m away.
BN17 5BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,096 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 BN17 5BX 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).