BN17 5AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Littlehampton in Littlehampton. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BN17 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00184780 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN17 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN17 5AR.
282
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£ 39,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN17 5AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BN17 5AR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN17 5AR. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BN17 5AR is above average at 122 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
River Beach Primary School
The Littlehampton Academy
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
White Meadows Primary Academy
Lyminster Primary School
Cornfield School, Littlehampton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bargains Galore0.2 km
- Birchwood Price Tools0.2 km
- Boots Uk Ltd0.1 km
- Cassino0.1 km
- Freshtop0.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Leeside0.7 km
- Victoria Hotel0.1 km
- EAST BEACH GUEST HOUSE0.5 km
- Berry House Bed & Breakfast Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Arun Yacht Club0.4 km
- Littlehampton & District Angling Club0.3 km
- Littlehampton Golf Club Ltd0.4 km
- The George Inn0.2 km
- The White Hart0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- 47 Mussel Row0.4 km
- Burgers and dogs0.3 km
- Creative Heart0.1 km
- Dinky Doo Diner0.3 km
- Freds Fish And Chips0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bahar Kebab And Pizza0.2 km
- Bears Burgers0.2 km
- Favourite Pizza0.2 km
- Oskar Best Kebab0.1 km
- Phoenix House0.2 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Littlehampton0.4 km
- Ford3.5 km
- Angmering3.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Spotted Cow0.1 km
- East Street0.1 km
- Anchor Springs0.2 km
- Anchor Springs0.2 km
- Anchor Springs0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BN175AR · Data under Open Government Licence