Renting in Littlehampton

Littlehampton is the westernmost of the towns we cover — the mouth of the river Arun, a long sandy beach, a regenerated harbour area, and a working East Beach where the fishing boats still come in. It's the cheapest of the coastal towns by some way and the regeneration work over the last decade has noticeably improved the centre.

Housing is mixed: Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the station, post-war estates on the edges, newer apartment developments along the harbour and around the East Beach Café (an East Beach landmark by Thomas Heatherwick). Wick, on the west side of the river, is more residential with older family homes. South Terrace and the seafront have the higher-end stock.

“A real seaside town rather than a city.”

Type of lettings

Victorian / Edwardian terraces, post-war estates, harbour apartments

Typical size

1- to 2-bed

A snapshot from the properties we have comparable data on in Littlehampton. Median monthly rent and the typical range for each size of property.

Studio

£800 pcm · range £775–£825

1-bed

£925 pcm · range £875–£975

2-bed

£1,350 pcm · range £1,150–£1,500

3-bed

£1,600 pcm · range £1,400–£2,100

Littlehampton station is the terminus of one branch from London Victoria — direct trains, around 1 hour 34 minutes, change at Three Bridges for the fast service. Brighton is 35 minutes by train. The A259 runs through the town for the coastal road, and the A27/A24 are 10 minutes north.

The Littlehampton Academy is the largest state secondary. Connaught Junior and Lyminster Primary are well-regarded state primaries. St Catherine's RC Primary covers the church-school market.

Renters whose budget would be tight in Worthing or Brighton and who want a real seaside town rather than a city. Popular with families looking for space, downsizers wanting easy beach access, and London commuters happy with a 90-minute door-to-door. Quieter than Worthing or Brighton — and noticeably cheaper for the same square footage.