Postcode BN17 7AF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below 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 0.1 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,103 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Littlehampton West and River has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 245 ft away from BN17 7AF.
Littlehampton West and River near BN17 7AF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 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 7AF.
In the BN17 7AF postcode area, located within Littlehampton West and River, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN17 7AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pop In | 14 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EE | Walking directions to Pop In |
| 0.1 mi | Capital News | High Street, Arun, BN17 5EG | Walking directions to Capital News |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 19-23 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 19-23 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5AZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | New Road, Arun, BN17 5AX | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 7AF, 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 7AF records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7AF 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 7AF, including River Beach Primary School (Good), White Meadows Primary Academy (Good) and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BN17 7AF is Littlehampton, about 114 m away.
BN17 7AF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,103 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 7AF 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.