Living in BN17, Arun
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN17 in Arun. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Arun: £321,927, up 3.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN17
147 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £275,000 and a range from £70,000 to £880,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BELYNGHAM CRESCENT, BN17 7HH | flat-maisonette | £175,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 84 ARUNDEL ROAD, BN17 7DP | semi-detached | £348,333 | 2026-06-11 |
| 16 LINDEN ROAD, BN17 7AH | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| FLAT 3 1-2 NORFOLK HOUSE WICK STREET, BN17 7JR | flat-maisonette | £135,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 14 SWANBOURNE ROAD, BN17 6HS | semi-detached | £182,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 13 NORTH HAM ROAD, BN17 7AR | terraced | £255,000 | 2026-05-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
11 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| The Littlehampton Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Lyminster Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Summerlea Community Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.1 mi |
| River Beach Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| White Meadows Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 17.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.9% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
311 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central BN17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Arun's figures.
Common questions about BN17
What is the average house price in BN17?
The average sold price in Arun is £321,927 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN17?
Prices in Arun are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN17?
The median of 147 recorded sales around central BN17 in the last 2 years is £275,000, ranging from £70,000 to £880,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN17?
11 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN17, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN17?
311 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is BN17 at risk of flooding?
Central BN17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £275,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 311 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN17 safe?
311 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN17 or BN16, BN17 or BN18, BN17 or PO22.
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