Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

NORFOLK ROAD, BN17 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK ROAD, BN17 5AQ.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN17 5AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN17 5AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN17 5AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norfolk Road, 0.8km from Littlehampton in Littlehampton. Administratively it sits within Beach ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For families considering a move, BN17 5AQ represents a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN17 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00160104 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN17 5AQ. The average age is 52.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 88,000

21 sales · Mean £ 94,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN17 5AQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour35
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft8
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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River Beach Primary School

Good677 pupils1.1 km
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The Littlehampton Academy

Good1395 pupils1.1 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton

Good227 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Bargains Galore1.0 km
  • Birchwood Price Tools0.8 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Cassino0.9 km
  • Freshtop0.8 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Victoria Hotel0.7 km
  • EAST BEACH GUEST HOUSE0.6 km
  • Berry House Bed & Breakfast Ltd0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The George Inn1.0 km
  • Harvester Windmill0.7 km
  • The New Inn0.1 km
  • Vardar VIP Club0.3 km
  • Coco Lounge0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • 47 Mussel Row0.9 km
  • Burgers and dogs0.9 km
  • Creative Heart0.8 km
  • Dinky Doo Diner0.9 km
  • Freds Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco Littlehampton Express0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bahar Kebab And Pizza1.0 km
  • Bears Burgers1.0 km
  • Oskar Best Kebab0.8 km
  • Phoenix House1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littlehampton1.2 km
  • Angmering3.2 km
  • Ford4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • South Terrace0.2 km
  • Norfolk Gardens0.2 km
  • Norfolk Gardens0.2 km
  • South Terrace0.3 km
  • St Flora's Close0.4 km