BN17 5DS 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.
For renters and young professionals, BN17 5DS offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 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 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00160403 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BN17 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BN17 5DS.
298
52
£ 39,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BN17 5DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
BN17 5DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN17 5DS. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BN17 5DS has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. 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 Mary's CofE Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Lyminster Primary School
The Littlehampton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Clymping Cafe0.8 km
- Dinky Doo Diner1.0 km
- Harbour Lights Cafe0.8 km
- Littlehampton Badminton & Squash Club0.9 km
- Piccola Italia0.8 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Bargains Galore0.9 km
- Birchwood Price Tools1.0 km
- Cassino0.9 km
- Sussex news0.9 km
- The Game Shed0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leeside0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Arun Yacht Club0.9 km
- Littlehampton & District Angling Club0.8 km
- Littlehampton Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
- The George Inn0.8 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.7 km
- Tesco Superstore0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Bahar Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Bears Burgers0.8 km
- Favourite Pizza0.8 km
- Phoenix House0.9 km
- Royal Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Littlehampton0.6 km
- Ford2.7 km
- Arundel4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Riverside Industrial Estate0.3 km
- Riverside Industrial Estate0.3 km
- Arun Footbridge0.5 km
- Arun Footbridge0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: BN175DS · Data under Open Government Licence