POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
BN17 5FE postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity looks mixed, with gigabit availability at 0%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 17 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 22 May 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £147,500Based on 38 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 May 2026
- Gigabit availability 0%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 17 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 38 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 May 2026.
Broadband
Broadband coverage is mixedGigabit availability is 0%, with 0% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
26 within 400mBN17 5FE links 26 transport stops within 400m and 55 within 800m. 24 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Library (BCT) at about 54m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Littlehampton Rail Station at about 714m.
Local business
117 within 1200mBN17 5FE currently links 117 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 54 food and drink, 14 nightlife, 14 personal services. The closest mapped place is Felix at about 262m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,228 online job adverts observedArun local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,293 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched BN17 5FE in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
17 nearby school rows17 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for BN17 5FE. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 18BN17 5FE has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 18 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 208, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 79 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£147,500
Strong sample. Based on 38 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 May 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of BN17 5FE, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
54 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (23), fast food (18), restaurant (13).
Amenity group
Nightlife
14 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (8), bar (6).
Amenity group
Personal services
14 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (11), beauty (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (9), supermarket (2), bakery (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Retail
Felix
Clothes in the current nearby-place seam.
Retail
Love Pets
Pet in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Creative Heart
Cafe at Tamarisk Centre, 42, Beach Road, Littlehampton.
Grocery
Qandeel Minimarket
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
Vardar VIP Club
Bar at Selborne Road, Littlehampton.
Food and drink
Vardar Restaurant
Restaurant at Selborne Road, Littlehampton.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Lyminster Primary School
Primary option in BN17 7JZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
River Beach Primary School
Primary option in BN17 6EW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Primary option in BN17 6HL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for BN17 5FE before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around BN17 5FE.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like BN17 5FE with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess BN17 5FE.
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Ask vetted agents
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