BN17 is a postcode district in Arun, South East, covering 748 active and 180 retired postcodes.
The largest share of BN17 (13%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in BN17 are around £249k, down 19.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN17 at 323 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
BN17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN17 postcode area.
32,978
45
£ 39,650 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
BN17 is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £249k. Property prices are trending down 19.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hertford Infant School
Hertford Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Homewood College
Lyminster Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Cornfield School, Littlehampton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Comfort Inn
- Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa
- Berry House Bed & Breakfast Ltd
- EAST BEACH GUEST HOUSE
- Leeside
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- The old cornstone bar / Bistro
- The Play Cafe
- Tides
- Toast
- Topogigio bubble tea and dessert
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland
- Farmfoods
- Lidl
- Morrisons
- Sainsbury's
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Bahar Kebab And Pizza
- Bears Burgers
- Charcoal grill
- Chicken Cottage
- Curry Villa
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- AA mini market
- Bah-Humbug Sweets
- Bargains Galore
- Big Spoon
- Bilbas Ltd T/A Pop In
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Arun Yacht Club
- Coco Lounge
- Crown ( pub )
- Dew Drop Inn
- Harvester Windmill
- + 11 more
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