Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

HARBOUR VIEW PARK, BN17 5DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOUR VIEW PARK, BN17 5DQ.

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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 5DQ 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

No single demographic signal dominates BN17 5DQ — age 52, 43% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

BN17 5DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harbour View Park, 0.7km from Littlehampton in Littlehampton. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN17 5DQ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 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 5DQ 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 5DQ. 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)

Crime around BN17 5DQ is moderate at 60 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour32
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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River Beach Primary School

Good677 pupils0.8 km
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White Meadows Primary Academy

Good619 pupils1.1 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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The Littlehampton Academy

Good1395 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good98 pupils1.5 km
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Lyminster Primary School

Good213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bargains Galore0.5 km
  • Birchwood Price Tools0.6 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.6 km
  • Cassino0.6 km
  • Freshtop0.7 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leeside0.1 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.7 km
  • EAST BEACH GUEST HOUSE0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • 47 Mussel Row0.6 km
  • Burgers and dogs0.5 km
  • Creative Heart0.7 km
  • Dinky Doo Diner0.5 km
  • Freds Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bahar Kebab And Pizza0.5 km
  • Bears Burgers0.5 km
  • Favourite Pizza0.4 km
  • Oskar Best Kebab0.7 km
  • Phoenix House0.5 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littlehampton0.4 km
  • Ford3.1 km
  • Angmering4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Arun Footbridge0.3 km
  • Arun Footbridge0.3 km
  • Littlehampton Rail Station0.3 km
  • Littlehampton Railway Station0.4 km
  • Littlehampton Rail Station0.4 km