Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN16 1AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.3%	0.2%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	48.9%	48.7%	-0.2%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.7%	30.8%	7.1%	37.9%	-7.1%
Married: Opposite sex	51.3%	44.1%	-7.2%	44.2%	-0.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	2.6%	1.8%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	12.5%	11%	-1.5%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	9.9%	11%	1.1%	6.1%	4.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.8%	35.1%	-2.7%	48.4%	-13.3%
Good health	39.2%	41.1%	1.9%	33.6%	7.5%
Fair health	16.9%	16.2%	-0.7%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	5.4%	5.3%	-0.1%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	1.2%	1.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.9%	24.1%	-7.8%	18.2%	5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	11.6%	1.3%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	14.7%	-2.1%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	9.4%	5.1%	5.3%	4.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	17.9%	7.6%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	19%	17.9%	-1.1%	33.8%	-15.9%
Other	7.3%	4.5%	-2.8%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black African	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.5%	-1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.4%	1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.1%	96.2%	-0.9%	81.4%	14.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.4%	94%	-2.4%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	2.2%	4.2%	2.0%	6.1%	-1.9%
Africa	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	94%	-1.0%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.8%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	0%	-4.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83%	76.7%	6.3%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.8%	37.2%	6.6%
Christian	53.2%	46.2%	7.0%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Downs Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downs Way was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% higher than the Angmering & Findon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Downs Way has the 12th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon and the 158th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BN16 1AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Downs Way are based on 198 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Arun.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Downs Way, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN16 1AE

Average Price
£372,118

Semi-Detached
£369,910

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£391,987

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Downs Way

Average Price
£323,545

Semi-Detached
£339,348

Terraced
£298,561

Detached
£397,367

Flats/Maisonettes
£160,379

Other
£468,541

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Downs WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
82 Downs Way, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2024-09-30	£316,497
78 Downs Way, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-07-12	£366,649
66A Downs Way, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£389,950	2019-10-21	£477,677
64A Downs Way, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£322,500	2017-11-17	£400,162
86 Downs Way, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£194,000	2013-02-01	£340,273

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN16 1AE

Employment

BN16 1AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BN16 1AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	16
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Education	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ	3out of 4	739 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ	3out of 4	742 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ	2out of 4	1,078 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR	3out of 4	1,535 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4LP	3out of 4	2,107 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH	2out of 4	371 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF	3out of 4	3,798 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE	2out of 4	4,050 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU	- not rated	3,953 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cornfield School, Littlehampton Cornfield Close , BN17 6HY	3out of 4	4,055 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP	3out of 4	5,350 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Worthing Hockey Club Ltd	The Angmering School Station Road	474 yd
Haskins Garden Centres Ltd	Haskins Roundstone Roundstone-by-pass	644 yd
Ristorantealmare	2 The Street	838 yd
Masala Lounge	27 Sea Road	946 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Roundstone Inn	The Roundstone Inn Roundstone Lane	432 yd
British Legion Club	The Royal British Legion Club The Street	866 yd
Worthing Rugby Football Club	Worthing Rugby Club Roundstone Lane	878 yd
The S.P Alehouse	23 Sea Road	936 yd
East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club	East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane	1,058 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bengal Tandoori Restaurant	116 - 120 Downs Way	372 yd
Ritchies Buffet	Kiosk, Angmering Railway Station Station Road	615 yd
Mermaid Fish And Chips	7, Station Parade Station Road	757 yd
So India	So India Restaurant, The Corner House Station Road	760 yd
Happy House	8, Station Parade Station Road	761 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	9, Station Parade Station Road		737 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Angmering School STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	469 yd
Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road	grass pitches	483 yd
East Preston Football Club CLARENCE DRIVE	grass pitches	509 yd
Woodland Park Sports Field Station Road	grass pitches	530 yd
Cu Fitter MILLFIELD HOUSE MILLFIELD HOUSE STATION ROAD	health and fitness suite	793 yd
Worthing Rugby Football Club ROUNDSTONE LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	874 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	32.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.41 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.