BN17 5DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Littlehampton in Littlehampton. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00160403 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN17 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN17 5DN.
298
52
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN17 5DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN17 5DN spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN17 5DN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN17 5DN has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
White Meadows Primary Academy
River Beach Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Lyminster Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
The Littlehampton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Clymping Cafe0.9 km
- Harbour Lights Cafe0.8 km
- Littlehampton Badminton & Squash Club1.0 km
- Piccola Italia0.9 km
- Pier Road Coffee & Art0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bargains Galore0.9 km
- Cassino0.9 km
- Sussex news0.9 km
- The Game Shed0.8 km
- Bah-Humbug Sweets0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leeside0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Arun Yacht Club1.0 km
- Littlehampton & District Angling Club0.9 km
- Littlehampton Golf Club Ltd1.0 km
- The George Inn0.9 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
- Tesco Superstore0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bahar Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Bears Burgers0.9 km
- Favourite Pizza0.8 km
- Phoenix House0.9 km
- Royal Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Littlehampton0.6 km
- Ford2.5 km
- Arundel4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Riverside Industrial Estate0.1 km
- Broad Piece0.3 km
- Fort Road0.4 km
- Fort Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BN175DN · Data under Open Government Licence