Area guide · Arun

Living in Littlehampton

A snapshot of life in Littlehampton, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Littlehampton is a town in Arun, South East with a population of 19,060. The average house price is £412,974 and the overall crime rate is 71.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Littlehampton ranks

Population

19,060

Avg House Price

£412,974

Crime Rate

71.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

159 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,767

Median Age

50.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Littlehampton's detached homes (£611,874) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£186,108).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Littlehampton prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£309,265 → £412,974).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£611,874	£530,000	217
Semi-Detached	£377,964	£360,000	157
Terraced	£314,563	£305,000	191
Flat	£186,108	£166,000	125

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Littlehampton is 71.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Littlehampton: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
River Beach Primary School	Primary	Good
The Littlehampton Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Littlehampton averages 159 Mbps — 59% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Littlehampton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.1
% Rated C or Above	59%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,155

Demographics & Economy

Population	19,060
Median Age	50.1
Median Household Income	£28,767
Employment Rate	52.4%
Owner Occupied	71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Littlehampton?

The average house price in Littlehampton is £412,974 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Littlehampton?

The most affordable entry point in Littlehampton is a flat, with an average price of £186,108.

Is Littlehampton a safe place to live?

Littlehampton has a recorded crime rate of 71.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Littlehampton?

Littlehampton has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Littlehampton?

Average broadband download speeds in Littlehampton are around 159 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.5% of premises.

How big is Littlehampton?

Littlehampton is a settlement in Arun with a population of approximately 19,060.

Most compared with

How does Littlehampton stack up against its neighbours?

Arundel

Littlehampton

House price: £531,358 · £412,974
Crime rate: 72.2 · 71.9
Distance: 3.1 mi

Barnham (Arun)

Littlehampton

House price: £433,494 · £412,974
Crime rate: 27 · 71.9
Distance: 5.5 mi

Billingshurst

Littlehampton

House price: £546,196 · £412,974
Crime rate: 34.2 · 71.9
Distance: 14.9 mi

Bognor Regis

Littlehampton

House price: £348,998 · £412,974
Crime rate: 71.8 · 71.9
Distance: 6.4 mi

Chichester

Littlehampton

House price: £550,043 · £412,974
Crime rate: 61.9 · 71.9
Distance: 10.7 mi

East Wittering

Littlehampton

House price: £737,460 · £412,974
Crime rate: 61.7 · 71.9
Distance: 14.7 mi

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