Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

NEW ROAD, BN17 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, BN17 5AT.

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Population

409

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: BN17 5AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BN17 5AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £232k.

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

BN17 5AT is an up-and-coming urban area on New Road, 0.2km from Littlehampton in Littlehampton. Administratively it sits within River ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, BN17 5AT offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £232k. 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 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00160405 (shared with 21 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 5AT. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 315,500

2 sales · Mean £ 315,500

Flat

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime around BN17 5AT is above average at 128 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences229
Shoplifting149
Anti-social behaviour107
Public order54
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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River Beach Primary School

Good677 pupils0.5 km
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The Littlehampton Academy

Good1395 pupils0.9 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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White Meadows Primary Academy

Good619 pupils1.0 km
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Lyminster Primary School

Good213 pupils1.5 km
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Cornfield School, Littlehampton

Good63 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bargains Galore0.2 km
  • Birchwood Price Tools0.1 km
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.1 km
  • Cassino0.2 km
  • Freshtop0.1 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Leeside0.7 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.1 km
  • EAST BEACH GUEST HOUSE0.4 km
  • Berry House Bed & Breakfast Ltd1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Arun Yacht Club0.3 km
  • Littlehampton & District Angling Club0.2 km
  • Littlehampton Golf Club Ltd0.3 km
  • The George Inn0.2 km
  • The White Hart0.2 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • 47 Mussel Row0.3 km
  • Burgers and dogs0.2 km
  • Creative Heart0.1 km
  • Dinky Doo Diner0.2 km
  • Freds Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Bahar Kebab And Pizza0.2 km
  • Bears Burgers0.2 km
  • Favourite Pizza0.3 km
  • Oskar Best Kebab0.1 km
  • Phoenix House0.2 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Littlehampton0.4 km
  • Ford3.5 km
  • Angmering3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Spotted Cow0.2 km
  • Pier Road0.2 km
  • Pier Road0.2 km
  • East Street0.2 km
  • Surrey Street0.2 km