Start with the map pack
Google Business Profile management, a steady review routine and service pages that match how Littlehampton people search.
SEO and websites in Littlehampton
SEO Agency Littlehampton
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Littlehampton, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across BN16 and BN17, including Toddington and Wick.
Postcode districts:BN16BN17
Local people19,216
Dentist searches880
Businesses5,600
Electricians155
8/20
of the top 20 plumbers on Littlehampton's Google map show no website.
Who lives in Littlehampton
About 19,200 people call the Littlehampton built-up area home
That is about the same as in mid-2022. 62.6% of households own their home.
19,216people
-0.3%change since mid-2022
7,854households
62.6%of homes are owner-occupied
28.2%of homes are rented privately
172,326people in the wider district
Who's in business in Littlehampton
19.2% of businesses in the Arun district are construction firms
Of the district's 5,600 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses, 89.7% employ fewer than ten people.
5,600VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses
89.7%employ fewer than 10 people
89.1%of UK businesses employ fewer than 10 people
625registered workplaces in Littlehampton's neighbourhood areas
905sole proprietors
Business size
Share of businesses by sector
How many firms each trade has
155Electricians
150House builders
150Vehicle repair garages
140Plumbing, heating and air-con firms
110Hair and beauty salons
100Landscapers
95Joiners
65Accountancy firms
Owner-operators in Littlehampton
17.9% of working residents in Littlehampton are self-employed
Of them, 1,125 work without employees and 187 employ others (Census 2021). That compares with 17.1% across England and Wales.
17.9%of working residents are self-employed
1,125self-employed without employees
187self-employed with employees
17.1%across England and Wales
What Littlehampton customers search for
"dentist littlehampton" is the most searched of the service phrases with a Google Ads figure
"dentist littlehampton" averages 880 searches a month across the UK; "electrician littlehampton" 170, "locksmith littlehampton" 170 and "plumber littlehampton" 170.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist littlehampton" | 880 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "electrician littlehampton" | 170 | Busiest month: Oct | 8 | 6 of 20 | Lower |
| "locksmith littlehampton" | 170 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "plumber littlehampton" | 170 | Busiest month: Oct | 38 | 8 of 20 | Medium |
| "builder littlehampton" | 50 | Busiest month: Jan | – | – | – |
| "cleaner littlehampton" | 50 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "mechanic littlehampton" | 30 | Busiest month: Apr | – | – | – |
| "landscaper littlehampton" | 10 | Busiest month: Jan | – | – | – |
880searches a month for "dentist littlehampton": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Oct
Advertisers bid about £2.46 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $3.28 a click.
Who shows up on Littlehampton's map
8 of the top 20 plumbers on Littlehampton's map show no website
Of the top 20, at least half have 38 reviews or more; their average rating is 4.9. On the same map, 6 of the top 20 electricians and 3 of the top 20 roofers show no website.
Top Google Maps listings for each trade
Plumber
8 of the top 20 show no website
38 median Google reviews
4.9 average rating
Electrician
6 of the top 20 show no website
8 median Google reviews
4.96 average rating
Roofer
3 of the top 20 show no website
13 median Google reviews
4.57 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
LittlehamptonWorthingUK median
013253850
Plumber 38
Electrician 8
Roofer 13
| Trade | Littlehampton | Nearest larger town | UK median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 38 | Worthing: 48 | 19 |
| Electrician | 8 | Worthing: 20 | 9 |
| Roofer | 13 | Worthing: 21 | 11 |
Your review gap
How far are you from the middle of Littlehampton's map?
38
reviews behind the Littlehampton median for plumbers on the map (38).
Google Maps weighs reviews alongside other signals.
Out-build the top listings
The quickest gains often come from fast, well-structured service pages with structured data.
Littlehampton's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
Cover every place you serve
A page each for Toddington and Wick and the rest of the area around Littlehampton, before competitors do.
- 1
AI answers
Structured data and AI search optimisation, so ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews can cite you.
- 2
The map pack
Google Business Profile management, regular posts, local citations and a steady flow of reviews.
- 3
The organic results
Service and area pages, technical fixes and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Littlehampton?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 8 of the top 20 plumbers on Littlehampton's Google map show no website. Websites for Littlehampton businesses
Business openings and closures around Littlehampton
In 2024, 550 businesses started in the Arun district
535 closed. 45.2% of those started in 2019 were still trading five years later.
550businesses started
535businesses closed
45.2%of 2019 start-ups still trading five years on
5,870active businesses
Across the UK
UK figures for context
Two national figures to set Littlehampton's numbers in context.
Trust
55%
55% of UK adults responsible for home repairs say it is difficult to find a trader they trust to deliver good-quality work; only 27% say it is easy
Search
77%
Google Maps was the UK's third most-used smartphone app in May 2025, reaching 77% of adult smartphone users that month
What this means for a Littlehampton service business
"dentist littlehampton" leads the service phrases Google Ads has figures for, at 880 searches a month across the UK. In the top 20 Google Maps results for "plumber" around Littlehampton, 8 show no website; it is worth making sure your own Google Business Profile links to your site. As for reviews, at least half of those 20 listings have 38 reviews or more.
Plans for Littlehampton businesses
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
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Littlehampton: common questions
Questions Littlehampton businesses ask
Do you work with businesses in Littlehampton?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the UK and US, including Littlehampton.
How many people search for a dentist in Littlehampton?
"dentist littlehampton" averaged 880 searches a month across the UK in the 12 months to September 2026.
Which month has the most searches for a plumber in Littlehampton?
Searches for "plumber littlehampton" across the UK peaked in October 2025 at 320, against an average of 170 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Littlehampton?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist littlehampton" averages 880 searches a month across the UK, and 8 of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Littlehampton show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
How many people live in Littlehampton?
About 19,200 people live in the Littlehampton built-up area (mid-2024).
How crowded is Google Maps for plumbers in Littlehampton?
Of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Littlehampton, 8 show no website; at least half of them have 38 reviews or more (the same figure around Worthing is 48).
How many people in Littlehampton work for themselves?
17.9% of working residents in Littlehampton are self-employed (Census 2021).
How many businesses does Littlehampton have?
The Arun district has 5,600 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses (March 2026); 89.7% employ fewer than ten people.
Around Littlehampton
Places around Littlehampton
Within 7 miles
- Toddington0.8 mi
- Wick0.9 mi
- Rustington1.1 mi
- Lyminster1.6 mi
- Climping1.8 mi
- Poling1.8 mi
- Atherington1.9 mi
- Horsemere Green2.0 mi
- Ford2.1 mi
- East Preston2.3 mi
- Poling Corner2.3 mi
- Preston, East2.3 mi
Nearby location pages
West Sussex
All towns we cover in West Sussex
Read next: SEO for Electricians – How to Generate Calls from Local Searches
Straight-line distances
Where we'd start for a Littlehampton business
- Win the map around Littlehampton
Service areas set to BN16 and BN17, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Littlehampton's median on Google Maps.
- Pages for the places you cover
Toddington, Wick and Rustington: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Be named by AI assistants
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Littlehampton customers ask.
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