Property trends for BN17

    BN17 covers Littlehampton and surrounding coastal settlements in West Sussex, situated on the south coast between Worthing and Bognor Regis. It is a mixed residential area with seaside character, popular with retirees and families seeking coastal living.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - BN17

    £301,780

    43

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - BN

    £1,445

    77

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - BN17

    £36,759

    42

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - BN

    5.3%

    20

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - BN17

    2.4%

    29

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - BN

    3.6%

    30

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Street Rankings — BN17

    Top 5 streets in BN17 ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Orchard Lane£1,040,000
    2Church Lane£897,500
    3Old Mead Road£712,500
    4Kents Yard£672,500
    5Maltravers Drive£670,000

    Latest Rent — BN17

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The average property price in BN17 stands at £306,225, broadly in line with the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.3% annually—a below-average rate of appreciation nationally. Transaction activity has softened: 439 sales were recorded in the latest full year, down from a 10-year average of 565 per annum.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Rents in the broader BN postcode area are well above the national average at £1,444 per month, placing the area among the pricier rental markets across the UK. Over ten years, rental growth has been modest at 3.8% annually—slightly below the national pace. Yields have improved noticeably: the flat yield currently stands at 5.1%, up from a 10-year average of 4.3%, reflecting stronger rental income relative to property values.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average net household income of £36,759 is slightly below the national average. Purchase affordability has deteriorated: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.8x in 2016 to 8.1x today, meaning property values have outpaced income growth. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rent now consuming 37.9% of household income compared to 35.6% in 2016.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews notably older, with those aged 65 and over representing 22% of residents—well above the national figure of 19.6%. Conversely, young adults aged 16–24 are markedly underrepresented at 8.6% versus the national 11.0%. The tenure profile shows a higher rate of outright ownership at 35.8% and a lower proportion of social rented housing at 12.3%. Employment is weighted toward trades and caring professions, each representing around 13%, with significantly fewer professionals (12.6%) than the national average of 20.5%.

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