Postcode BN17 5HB is located in an urban city, within the Beach ward of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Littlehampton West and River area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Littlehampton West and River is £38,414 per year. The nearest station is Littlehampton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Mewsbrook Park.
Littlehampton West and River has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Littlehampton West and River has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN17 5HB.
Littlehampton West and River near BN17 5HB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Littlehampton | N/A | Walking directions to Littlehampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mewsbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Mewsbrook Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Large | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.5 mi | Southfields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Southfields Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Beach area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £174,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £312,500 |
10 year median price trend in Beach
In the BN17 5HB postcode area, located within Littlehampton West and River, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN17 5HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 6 Norfolk Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5PL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Norfolk Road, Arun, BN17 5PL | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 16 Finisterre Way, Littlehampton, BN17 6RA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Qandeel Minimarket | Beach Road, Arun, BN17 5JA | Walking directions to Qandeel Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Virgis Silas | 21 Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5JA | Walking directions to Virgis Silas |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.