Postcode BN17 6BY is located in an urban city, within the River ward of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Littlehampton East area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Littlehampton East is £46,968 per year. The nearest station is Littlehampton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Southfields Park.
Littlehampton East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,667 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% 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 5.3% 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 BN17 6BY.
Littlehampton East near BN17 6BY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Littlehampton | N/A | Walking directions to Littlehampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southfields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Southfields Park |
| 0.4 mi | Middle Mead | Small | Walking directions to Middle Mead |
| 0.2 mi | Rosemead Park | Small | Walking directions to Rosemead Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 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 | 16 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 56 | £154,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in River
In the BN17 6BY postcode area, located within Littlehampton East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN17 6BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Cabin | Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5HZ | Walking directions to The Cabin |
| 0.5 mi | Virgis Silas | 21 Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5JA | Walking directions to Virgis Silas |
| 0.5 mi | Qandeel Minimarket | Beach Road, Arun, BN17 5JA | Walking directions to Qandeel Minimarket |
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.
Elected local representatives for BN17 6BY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.