Bayford Road

Arun, West Sussex, England

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: High Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £182,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 41% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£182,000).

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (30) and school access (50) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£182,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (42).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £182,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

56
Liveability Score
Top 15% in ArunTop 17% nationally
High confidence Based on 93 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

Flood Zone 3

High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.

How Life Works Here

Bayford Road is located in Arun, near Littlehampton, West Sussex. Crime rates are above average, with 227 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is 47 Mussel Row (restaurant, 138m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Selborne Road) is 291m away. The median property price is £182,000, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 93 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (42)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (90)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Poor (20)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£182,000
Median Price
93
Transactions (2014–2025)
+40.8%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

See properties available on this street

We don't list properties ourselves. Search Bayford Road in Arun on these portals:

View on Rightmove → View on Zoopla → View on OnTheMarket →

Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.

Nearby Amenities

47 Mussel Row138m (1.7 min walk)
Pizza Hot Express144m (1.8 min walk)
Burger and Dogs150m (1.9 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Bayford Road, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

All libraries in Arun →

parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

All schools in Arun →

Transport Links

Selborne Road bus_stop291m
Granville Road bus_stop313m
Anchor Springs Temporary bus_stop351m
Banjo Road bus_stop359m
Littlehampton Rail Station rail_station515m

Similar Streets

Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.

Data updated: