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BN17 5DD

River Road

River

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Detailed insights for BN17 5DD

Overview

Postcode BN17 5DD 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 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 nearest station is Littlehampton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hedgehog Hollow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
269
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Littlehampton West and River has a very high crime rate, with approximately 268.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Littlehampton West and River is £38,414 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 108 ft away from BN17 5DD.

Flood risk

Low

Littlehampton West and River near BN17 5DD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Littlehampton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN17 5DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Littlehampton

N/A

Walking directions to Littlehampton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN17 5DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHedgehog HollowSmallWalking directions to Hedgehog Hollow
0.1 miLinden RecSmallWalking directions to Linden Rec

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
245.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
126.84(+300%)
Shoplifting
94.54(+1085%)
Anti-social behaviour
69.41(+464%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.92(+364%)
Public order
29.92(+393%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
85.76%
Other White
26
8.81%
Indian
4
1.36%
Other Asian
4
1.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
23.67%
No qualifications
62
21.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
16.61%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.78%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
103
51.76%
Owns outright
76
38.19%
Other forms of private rent
10
5.03%
Owns with a mortgage
9
4.52%
Social rents from council
1
0.5%
Total households: 199

Property prices in River

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)147
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £324K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £297 per square foot) in River area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in River over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£440,000£346
Semi-Detached26£326,250£323
Terraced50£278,750£298
Flats55£155,000£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in River

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in River.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£130,625£266,000£225,000
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£155,000£325,000£275,000
2026£521,000£156,500£255,000£282,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in River.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in River.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£376£268£326£238
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£343£297
2026£389£238£315£306
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in River.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for River in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN17 5DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN17 5DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 2026Flat 2, 77, Gloucester Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7BSFlatsLeasehold£124,000
12 Sept 202558, Gloucester Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7BSTerracedFreehold£259,500
28 Apr 202564, Gloucester Road, Littlehampton, BN17 7BSTerracedFreehold£125,000
23 Jan 2026Flat 19, Pharos Quay, River Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5BFFlatsLeasehold£165,000
12 Sept 2025Flat 2, Pharos Quay, River Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5BFFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the BN17 5DD postcode area, located within Littlehampton West and River, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BN17 5DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRiver Beach Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWhite Meadows Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, LittlehamptonVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN17 5DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN17 5DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPop In14 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EEWalking directions to Pop In
0.3 miCapital NewsHigh Street, Arun, BN17 5EGWalking directions to Capital News
0.3 miSainsbury's19-23 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miIceland19-23 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5AZWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLidlNew Road, Arun, BN17 5AXWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Arun district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,742

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BN17 5DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Butcher

River - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Christine Wiltshire

River - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

George O'Neill

River - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alison Griffiths

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictArunE07000224
Parliamentary ConstituencyBognor Regis and LittlehamptonE14001108
WardRiverE05009819
ParishLittlehamptonE04009867
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Littlehampton West and RiverE02006552
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Arun 011CE01031454
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN17 5DD

Is BN17 5DD (Littlehampton West and River) safe?

The area around BN17 5DD 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BN17 5DD?

The median sale price around BN17 5DD in Littlehampton West and River is £247,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN17 5DD?

There are 7 schools close to BN17 5DD, including River Beach Primary School (Good), White Meadows Primary Academy (Good) and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BN17 5DD?

The closest station to BN17 5DD is Littlehampton, about 331 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN17 5DD?

BN17 5DD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,204 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN17 5DD (Littlehampton West and River) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering BN17 5DD 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).

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Data Sources

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.