Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

BN17 5DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN17 5DN.

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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 5DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour22
Shoplifting10
Other theft7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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White Meadows Primary Academy

Good619 pupils0.8 km
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River Beach Primary School

Good677 pupils1.0 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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Lyminster Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good98 pupils1.3 km
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The Littlehampton Academy

Good1395 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Leeside0.5 km
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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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.5 km
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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