Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the BN16 postcode area, covering Littlehampton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£272,079
Median price
£250,000
5-year trend
+37.0%
Total sales
24,031
The BN16 area has 890 individual postcodes with 24,031 registered sales. Prices are +31.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Littlehampton. The five-year price movement is +37.0%.
With an average of £272,079, BN16 is a mid-range area, +31.8% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 24,031 recorded sales across 890 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in BN16 is +37.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
BN16 1AR
£182,703 avg · 215 sales
BN16 3SE
£277,834 avg · 139 sales
BN16 3EL
£123,519 avg · 132 sales
BN16 1DX
£174,990 avg · 128 sales
BN16 3JB
£120,105 avg · 127 sales
BN16 3NT
£186,799 avg · 117 sales
BN16 3UZ
£119,529 avg · 114 sales
BN16 2NT
£226,687 avg · 113 sales
BN16 2RE
£129,542 avg · 110 sales
This BN16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the BN16 postcode area is £272,079, based on 24,031 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Littlehampton.
Properties in BN16 average £272,079, which is +31.8% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£250,000) is 8.1% below the average (£272,079), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in BN16 have moved +37.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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