Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

RIVER ROAD, BN17 5BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER ROAD, BN17 5BF.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN17 5BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BN17 5BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £150k. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

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

BN17 5BF is an up-and-coming urban area on River Road, 0.6km from Littlehampton in Littlehampton. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.4% year-on-year. 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 5BF are sourced from Output Area E00160403 (shared with 19 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 5BF. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
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

£ 146,000

16 sales · Mean £ 146,031

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

Crime around BN17 5BF is above average at 120 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.

Violence and sexual offences159
Shoplifting146
Anti-social behaviour80
Public order32
Other theft28

school Local Schools

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River Beach Primary School

Good677 pupils0.6 km
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White Meadows Primary Academy

Good619 pupils0.8 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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The Littlehampton Academy

Good1395 pupils1.1 km
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Lyminster Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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Cornfield School, Littlehampton

Good63 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bargains Galore0.4 km
  • Birchwood Price Tools0.5 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.5 km
  • Cassino0.4 km
  • Freshtop0.6 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leeside0.2 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.6 km
  • EAST BEACH GUEST HOUSE0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Arun Yacht Club0.5 km
  • Littlehampton & District Angling Club0.4 km
  • Littlehampton Golf Club Ltd0.5 km
  • The George Inn0.4 km
  • The White Hart0.3 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • 47 Mussel Row0.7 km
  • Burgers and dogs0.6 km
  • Creative Heart0.6 km
  • Dinky Doo Diner0.6 km
  • Freds Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Bahar Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
  • Bears Burgers0.4 km
  • Favourite Pizza0.3 km
  • Oskar Best Kebab0.6 km
  • Phoenix House0.4 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littlehampton0.1 km
  • Ford3.0 km
  • Arundel4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Arun Footbridge0.0 km
  • Littlehampton Rail Station0.0 km
  • Arun Footbridge0.0 km
  • Littlehampton Rail Station0.2 km
  • Littlehampton Rail Station0.2 km