Postcode BN17 7EL 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 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Littlehampton West and River is £38,414 per year. The nearest station is Littlehampton located about 0.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, 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 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.5% 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 74 ft away from BN17 7EL.
Littlehampton West and River near BN17 7EL 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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 | £407,500 |
| Flats | 47 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £310,000 |
| Terraced | 51 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in River
In the BN17 7EL postcode area, located within Littlehampton West and River, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BN17 7EL
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 19-23 High Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 19-23 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5AZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.