BN17 encompasses Littlehampton, a coastal district in West Sussex with a trajectory score of 53.3/100, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 1.8% compound annual rate, whilst rental yields have expanded at 6.0% annually, indicating stronger rental demand than capital appreciation. Population growth remains modest at 0.8% over the same period. The district is classified as latent-stage gentrification, suggesting underlying development potential without yet showing established signs of transformation. These metrics reflect a market characterised by steady rental income opportunities rather than rapid capital gains.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Littlehampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.2 points this month to 53/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
57 planning applications submitted in BN17 over the last six months, 3 change of use.
- Change of use from light industrial with 1 No. flat to 6 No. flats, first floor extension and solar pv panels on the flat roof. This application affects the setting of listed buildings, affects the character and appearance of the Littlehampton Sea Front Conservation Area and is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as flats.Jan 2026 · Undecided
- Change of use from a B&B to 1 No. residential property. This application is in CIL Zone 4 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling.Mar 2026 · Undecided
- Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed permanent change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse to C2 Residential institution.Feb 2026 · Undecided
Littlehampton (BN17) common questions
Is Littlehampton up and coming?
Littlehampton (BN17) has a trajectory score of 53/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 31% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Littlehampton safe?
Littlehampton has a safety score of 71/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Littlehampton?
The average property price in Littlehampton (BN17) is £336k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Littlehampton?
The median monthly rent in Littlehampton (BN17) is £1,206 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Littlehampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Littlehampton (BN16), Bognor Regis (PO22), Worthing (BN13), Worthing (BN14), Worthing (BN11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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