Area Information for Littlehampton, BN17 6WU

This postcode in Littlehampton is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the Rustington West ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. This page combines information for the address Littlehampton, BN17 6WU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of BN17 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 2008. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Arun
Ward Rustington West
Constituency Bognor Regis and Littlehampton * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Rustington), and the Sussex Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in July 2025, when 24 crimes were reported within half a mile of BN17 6WU.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Littlehampton, BN17 6WU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Littlehampton, BN17 6WU:

Iris Close, Littlehampton, BN17 6UZ
Carnation Close, Littlehampton, BN17 6WR
Snowdrop Close, Littlehampton, BN17 6WD
Columbine Way, Littlehampton, BN17 6UX
Rose Place, Littlehampton, BN17 6WN
Harebell Close, Littlehampton, BN17 6WE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about BN17 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 56
Semi-Detached 12
Terraced 62
Flat (Purpose-Built) 9
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 7
Total 146
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 72
Owned with Mortgage 37
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 28
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 144

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 48
Two People 50
Three People 22
Four People 12
Five People 10
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 144

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Littlehampton consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 48
Family Household 84
Other Household 10
Total 142

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 68
Deprived In One Dimension 54
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 142

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 168
Female 205
Total 373

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 16
5-9 16
10-14 20
15-19 10
20-24 10
25-29 13
30-34 27
35-39 16
40-44 16
45-49 20
50-54 28
55-59 23
60-64 26
65-69 18
70-74 22
75-79 27
80-84 27
85+ 39
Total 374

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode BN17 6WU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 80
Married 146
Separated 2
Divorced 36
Widowed 53
Total 317

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 141
Good 140
Fair 63
Bad 22
Very Bad 5
Total 371

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 78
Apprenticeship 35
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 51
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 59
Other 19
Total 316

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Littlehampton) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 361
Mixed Ethnicity 5
Other Asian 2
Black African 2
Black Caribbean 2
Other 1
Total 373

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 341
European Union 13
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 7
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 370

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 341
10+ Years 24
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 5
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 373

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to BN17 6WU.

Passport(s) Held
None 57
United Kingdom 294
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 16
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 6
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 116
Christian 214
Buddhist 1
Hindu 1
Jewish 1
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 41
Total 374

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Rustington West ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 41% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 86
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 44
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 5
Retired 130
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 5
Total 318

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 29
Professional Occupations 23
Associate Professional Occupations 10
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 9
Skilled Trades Occupations 20
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 27
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 16
Elementary Occupations 14
Total 158

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 32
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 65
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 48
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 35
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 20
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 54
Semi-Routine Occupation 29
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 5
Total 315

Littlehampton, BN17 6WU is within the Rustington policing neighbourhood, under the Sussex Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In July 2025, 24 crimes were reported within half a mile of BN17 6WU.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 24 crimes committed near BN17 6WU
Neighbourhood Team Address Rustington
London Road
Bognor
Force Website: http://www.sussex.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to BN17 6WU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for BN17 6WU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 17 closest railway stations to Littlehampton, BN17 6WU. The nearest railway station is Angmering, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Angmering 0.9 miles
Littlehampton 1.7 miles
Arundel 2.5 miles
Ford 3.1 miles
Goring-by-Sea 3.3 miles
Durrington-on-Sea 4.3 miles
West Worthing 5.1 miles
Amberley 5.5 miles
Barnham 5.7 miles
Worthing 5.8 miles
East Worthing 6.8 miles
Bognor Regis 7.7 miles
Lancing 8.2 miles
Pulborough 9.5 miles
Shoreham-by-Sea 11 miles
Chichester 12 miles
Southwick 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Littlehampton, BN17 6WU. The nearest is Summerlea Community Primary School, approximately 440 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Littlehampton, BN17 6WU. The nearest is The Angmering School, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Angmering School 1.1 miles October 2022
    
The Littlehampton Academy 1.2 miles February 2022
    
St Oscar Romero Catholic School 3.3 miles January 2015
    
Durrington High School 4.5 miles March 2022
    
Worthing High School 5.6 miles April 2016
    
Bohunt School Worthing 5.9 miles September 2018
    
St Philip Howard Catholic School 6 miles April 2016
    
St Andrew's CofE High School 6.2 miles April 2023
    
Slindon College 6.5 miles  
Felpham Community College 6.7 miles January 2016
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Littlehampton, BN17 6WU. The nearest is Westcourt Medical Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Westcourt Medical Centre 0.6 miles
Coppice Surgery 0.6 miles
Willow Green Surgery 0.9 miles
Angmering Surgery 1.2 miles
Park Surgery 1.3 miles
Fitzalan Medical Group 1.6 miles
Fitzalan Medical Group 1.8 miles
Barn Surgery 2.7 miles
Arundel Surgery 3.4 miles
Lime Tree Surgery - Durrington 4.3 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Littlehampton, BN17 6WU. The nearest is Logan, Beverley, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 5 closest hospitals to Littlehampton, BN17 6WU. The nearest is Arundel & District Hospital, approximately 3.4 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Arundel & District Hospital 3.4 miles
Goring Hall Hospital 3.4 miles
Meadowfield 4.5 miles
Worthing Hospital 6.4 miles
Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital 7.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Littlehampton, BN17 6WU. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Rustington Sainsbury's, approximately 0.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.