brighton BN17 Postcodes

Brighton (BN17)

The BN17 postcode area is located in the Brighton postcode town region, within the county of West Sussex, and contains a total of 884 individual postcodes.

There are 13 electoral wards in the BN17 postcode area, including Arundel, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hassocks, Henfield, Hove, Lancing, Lewes, Littlehampton, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Pevensey, Polegate, Seaford, Shoreham-By-Sea, Steyning, Worthing which come under the local authority of the Arun Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 17% of people in BN17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of BN17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The BN17 postcode in the Brighton district of the United Kingdom is part of the Chichester district. The postcode is located in the western part of Sussex, covering the historic towns of Arundel, Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, as well as the villages of Walberton and Eastergate. The area is a popular tourist destination, due to its variety of attractions and historical sites.

Among the activities offered in the area is sailing at Littlehampton or windsurfing on the beaches of Bognor Regis and Worthing. In addition, the National Trust properties of Arundel Castle and Uppark House and Garden are located in this postcode area. Nearby National Parks, such as South Downs National Park, can also be explored.

The area is home to the University of Chichester, an associate college of the University of Brighton, and the Institute of Business and Technology. Meanwhile, private schools (such as Arundel Castle School) and state institutions (such as Walberton Primary School) are part of the educational offer of the BN17 postcode.

A variety of local shops and supermarkets are available in the area, as well as recreational activities such as tennis courts, bowling centers and leisure centres. Medical attention is provided by hospitals such as Chichester District Hospital or Worthing Hospital, and there are many traditional pubs, restaurants and cafés as well.

For commuting, BN17 offers several bus routes, while attractions such as Arundel Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre, Funfields Amusement Park and Arundel Aquarium can easily be reached from the area. In addition, there are numerous churches, from Anglican and Roman Catholic to Adventist and Buddhist.

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