Welcome to Littlehampton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Littlehampton is a town, seaside resort, and pleasure harbour, and the most populous civil parish in the Arun District of West Sussex, England. It lies on the English Channel on the eastern bank of the mouth of the River Arun. It is 51.5 miles (83 km) south south-west of London, 19 miles (31 km) west of Brighton and 10 miles (16 km) east of the county town of Chichester. The parish covers an area of 11.35 km2 (4 sq mi). The suburban area of the town has a population of approximately 55,000. The conurbation includes other settlements: Wick in the north west; Lyminster to the north; and Rustington to the east. Wick and Toddington, which has a large business park, became part of the town in 1901. Nearby towns include Bognor Regis (WSW) and Worthing to the east. The town is also the westernmost settlement of the 15th largest urban area in England and Wales, the Brighton/Worthing/Littlehampton conurbation, a region encompassing 474,485 people (2011 census). The South Downs National Park commences 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the town: Littlehampton links to Amberley and Arundel by footpaths and railway as well as by roads.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,075 hectares |
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Population |
30,684 (2021) |
Density |
2,854 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.2 |
Ward |
Beach |
District |
Arun |
Postcodes |
BN16, BN17 |
ONS ID |
E04009867 |
Council
Contact details for Littlehampton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Littlehampton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Littlehampton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Littlehampton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Littlehampton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Littlehampton Parish.
Local News
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Storm Kathleen: 200 evacuated after River Arun overflows in West Sussex
Published: 9th Apr 2024
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Floods In Littlehampton After River Arun Bursts Its Banks
Published: 9th Apr 2024
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River Arun flooding: Council sets up Littlehampton Wave for refuge
Published: 9th Apr 2024