Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BN17 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BN17 5DF.

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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 5DF 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN17 5DF spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

BN17 5DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverside Industrial Estate, 1.2km from Littlehampton in Littlehampton. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN17 5DF offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 5DF 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 5DF. 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.

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

Crime around BN17 5DF is moderate at 52 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting10
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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White Meadows Primary Academy

Good619 pupils0.9 km
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River Beach Primary School

Good677 pupils1.1 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good98 pupils1.3 km
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Lyminster Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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The Littlehampton Academy

Good1395 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Clymping Cafe0.9 km
  • Harbour Lights Cafe0.9 km
  • Piccola Italia1.0 km
  • Pier Road Coffee & Art1.0 km
  • Rita's Cafe0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bargains Galore1.0 km
  • Sussex news1.0 km
  • The Game Shed0.9 km
  • AA mini market0.5 km
  • Big Spoon0.0 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Leeside0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Littlehampton & District Angling Club1.0 km
  • The George Inn1.0 km
  • The White Hart1.0 km
  • Crown ( pub )1.0 km
  • The Arun View Inn0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bahar Kebab And Pizza1.0 km
  • Bears Burgers1.0 km
  • Favourite Pizza0.9 km
  • Phoenix House1.0 km
  • Royal Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littlehampton0.7 km
  • Ford2.4 km
  • Arundel4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Riverside Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Riverside Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Broad Piece0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Fort Road0.5 km