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BN17

LITTLEHAMPTON

East Sussex, South East, England

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BN17 encompasses LITTLEHAMPTON and its surrounding areas in East Sussex, South East.

Avg price £326,622
1yr change ▼ 15.0%
Crime 8% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£326,622

▼ 15.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% above national avg

Crime Rate

87.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

8% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

118 Mbps

Property Prices in BN17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BN17 is £326,622, which is 28% below the East Sussex average of £455,819.

Properties in BN17 cost 13.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BN17 have fallen 15.0% 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 £471,850 224
Semi-detached £333,817 318
Terraced £280,964 495
Flat £171,372 387
All types £326,622 1483

5-Year Price History

£300K £317K £334K £350K £367K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BN17

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

With 87.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BN17 has a crime rate 8% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
34.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BN17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BN17 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Lyminster Primary School Primary Good mi
St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cornfield School, Littlehampton Other Not inspected mi
The Littlehampton Academy Secondary Good mi
River Beach Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

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 BN17 are 118.0 Mbps, with 88% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 47% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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118.0 Mbps

Avg Download

21.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

19%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BN17 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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BN17 — LITTLEHAMPTON

Area Summary

BN17 (LITTLEHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£326,622), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (118 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BN17 LITTLEHAMPTON

What is the average house price in BN17 LITTLEHAMPTON?
The average house price in BN17 (LITTLEHAMPTON) is £326,622, based on 1483 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.0% over the past year.
Is BN17 LITTLEHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in BN17 is close to the national average at 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (34.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BN17 LITTLEHAMPTON?
The population of BN17 (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 BN17?
The average broadband download speed in BN17 is 118 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 19%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BN17 LITTLEHAMPTON?
There are 7 schools in or near BN17. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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