Postcode BN17 6JW 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littlehampton East is £46,968 per year. The nearest station is Littlehampton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Worthing Road Allotment Gardens.
Littlehampton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Littlehampton East has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from BN17 6JW.
Littlehampton East near BN17 6JW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Worthing Road Allotment Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Worthing Road Allotment Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Hedgehog Hollow | Small | Walking directions to Hedgehog Hollow |
| 0.4 mi | Madehurst Way Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Madehurst Way Open Space |
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 6JW.
In the BN17 6JW postcode area, located within Littlehampton East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN17 6JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Local Offie | Wick Street, Littlehampton, BN17 7JQ | Walking directions to Local Offie |
| 0.2 mi | Wick Parade Mini Market | Wick Street, Littlehampton, BN17 7JQ | Walking directions to Wick Parade Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 97-117 Wick Street, Littlehampton, BN17 7JJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Sauletekis | Arun, BN17 7JN | Walking directions to Sauletekis |
| 0.2 mi | Wick Express | Wick Street, Littlehampton, BN17 7JW | Walking directions to Wick Express |
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 6JW, 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 6JW records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around BN17 6JW in Littlehampton East 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 6JW, including Lyminster Primary School (Good), St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton (Good) and White Meadows Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN17 6JW is Littlehampton, about 1,197 m away.
BN17 6JW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,451 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 6JW 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.