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BN16

LITTLEHAMPTON

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN16 is the postcode district for LITTLEHAMPTON, located in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £472,700
1yr change ▼ 2.9%
Crime 66% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£472,700

▼ 2.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

65% above national avg

Crime Rate

27.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

66% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

203 Mbps

Property Prices in BN16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN16 is £472,700, broadly in line with the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN16 cost 64.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN16 have fallen 2.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £657,380 720
Semi-detached £399,157 393
Terraced £349,192 350
Flat £242,592 385
All types £472,700 1886

5-Year Price History

£459K £466K £472K £479K £486K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 27.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN16 has a crime rate well 66% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN16 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
East Preston Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Primary Good mi
St Margaret's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Angmering School Secondary Good mi
Rustington Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

170,064

Population

67

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BN16 are 203.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 71% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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203.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

55%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN16 is collected by Arun. The Band D rate is £2,158/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BN16 — LITTLEHAMPTON

Area Summary

BN16 (LITTLEHAMPTON) offers above-average property prices (£472,700, 65% above national average), low crime (66% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (203 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN16 LITTLEHAMPTON

What is the average house price in BN16 LITTLEHAMPTON?
The average house price in BN16 (LITTLEHAMPTON) is £472,700, based on 1886 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 65% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.9% over the past year.
Is BN16 LITTLEHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BN16 is significantly below the national average (27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN16 LITTLEHAMPTON?
The population of BN16 (LITTLEHAMPTON) is approximately 170,064 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BN16?
The average broadband download speed in BN16 is 203 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 55%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN16 LITTLEHAMPTON?
There are 8 schools in or near BN16. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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