Postcode BN17 6EL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the 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 268.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from BN17 6EL.
Littlehampton West and River near BN17 6EL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Linden Rec | Small | Walking directions to Linden Rec |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £440,000 | £346 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £326,250 | £323 |
| Terraced | 50 | £278,750 | £298 |
| Flats | 55 | £155,000 | £275 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN17 6EL.
In the BN17 6EL postcode area, located within Littlehampton West and River, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN17 6EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 19-23 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Capital News | High Street, Arun, BN17 5EG | Walking directions to Capital News |
| 0.3 mi | Pop In | 14 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EE | Walking directions to Pop In |
| 0.3 mi | The Cabin | Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5HZ | Walking directions to The Cabin |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 19-23 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5AZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 6EL, 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 6EL 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.
The median sale price around BN17 6EL in Littlehampton West and River is £247,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to BN17 6EL, including River Beach Primary School (Good), St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton (Good) and The Littlehampton Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN17 6EL is Littlehampton, about 455 m away.
BN17 6EL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering BN17 6EL 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).
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.