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BN17 6QP

West Head

Beach

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Detailed insights for BN17 6QP

Overview

Postcode BN17 6QP is located in an urban city, within the Beach area of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Littlehampton East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Littlehampton East is £46,968 per year. The median sale price in Beach is £365,000 (around £355 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £277,500 and £425,000. The nearest station is Littlehampton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mewsbrook Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Littlehampton East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,292 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Littlehampton East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Littlehampton East is £46,968 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BN17 6QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Littlehampton East near BN17 6QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Littlehampton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BN17 6QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Littlehampton

N/A

Walking directions to Littlehampton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BN17 6QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMewsbrook ParkLargeWalking directions to Mewsbrook Park
0.4 miThe GreenLargeWalking directions to The Green
0.3 miMiddle MeadSmallWalking directions to Middle Mead

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
1,783.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.82(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.11(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.07(-6%)
Public order
4.86(-20%)
Shoplifting
4.86(-39%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
96.25%
Irish
5
1.87%
Other White
4
1.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.98%
No qualifications
52
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.49%
Apprenticeship
27
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
107
78.1%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.76%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.19%
Other social rented
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Beach

Median price: £365,000
Price per sq ft: £355
Sales (last 12 months): 69
Typical range (middle 50%): £278K – £425K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £355 per square foot) in Beach area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,125 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£430,000£465
Semi-Detached15£382,000£367
Terraced14£344,500£311
Flats17£180,000£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£361,250£116,000£273,750£251,250
2017£373,500£135,000£313,750£272,475
2018£397,500£139,500£305,000£275,750
2019£387,500£155,000£322,500£249,995
2020£380,000£165,000£317,500£260,000
2021£415,000£170,750£353,250£310,000
2022£496,250£159,750£385,000£335,000
2023£470,000£159,500£377,500£325,000
2024£505,000£161,000£375,000£315,000
2025£480,000£172,475£390,000£305,000
2026£425,000£161,750£400,000£349,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beach.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365£206£317£258
2017£370£267£342£270
2018£376£286£330£284
2019£360£231£334£266
2020£347£289£321£273
2021£424£280£372£311
2022£463£271£415£354
2023£477£313£394£321
2024£397£318£394£347
2025£470£317£384£339
2026£463£283£370£287
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN17 6QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BN17 6QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202618, West Head, Littlehampton, BN17 6QPDetachedFreehold£405,000
27 Mar 202621, West Head, Littlehampton, BN17 6QPDetachedFreehold£440,000
27 Feb 202619, West Head, Littlehampton, BN17 6QPDetachedFreehold£430,000
12 Feb 202690, Norfolk Gardens, Littlehampton, BN17 5PFDetachedFreehold£400,000
29 Sept 202561, Norfolk Gardens, Littlehampton, BN17 5PFTerracedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the BN17 6QP postcode area, located within Littlehampton East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for BN17 6QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miSecondaryThe Littlehampton AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.8 miPrimaryRiver Beach Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryRustington Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BN17 6QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BN17 6QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express16 Finisterre Way, Littlehampton, BN17 6RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondis6 Norfolk Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5PLWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miBest-oneNorfolk Road, Arun, BN17 5PLWalking directions to Best-one

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Arun district.

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,593
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

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 6QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Billy Blanchard-Cooper

Beach - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Bob Woodman

Beach - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alison Griffiths

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictArunE07000224
Parliamentary ConstituencyBognor Regis and LittlehamptonE14001108
WardBeachE05009805
ParishLittlehamptonE04009867
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Littlehampton EastE02006550
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Arun 009BE01031399
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BN17 6QP

Is BN17 6QP (Littlehampton East) safe?

The area around BN17 6QP records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BN17 6QP?

The median sale price around BN17 6QP in Beach is £365,000 (about £355 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BN17 6QP?

There are 4 schools close to BN17 6QP, including The Littlehampton Academy (Requires improvement), River Beach Primary School (Good) and Rustington Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to BN17 6QP?

The closest station to BN17 6QP is Littlehampton, about 1,395 m away.

How deprived is the area around BN17 6QP?

BN17 6QP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,292 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BN17 6QP (Littlehampton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering BN17 6QP is Alison Griffiths (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Billy Blanchard-Cooper (Liberal Democrats) and Bob Woodman (Liberal Democrats).

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