Old Worthing Road is in East Preston, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 1DJ is located in the East Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Worthing Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 1DN, BN16 1DL, BN16 1EB, BN16 1DW, BN16 1ED, BN16 1DZ, BN16 1BS, BN16 1BN, BN16 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN16 1DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 28.1% | 35.4% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 48.5% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.7% | 58.5% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 31.9% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 7.4% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 10.7% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 24.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 30.4% | 17.1% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 93.5% | 91.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Worthing Road was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% higher than the Angmering & Findon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Worthing Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon and the 219th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Old Worthing Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2025-01-13 | £375,084 |
| 35 Old Worthing Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-12-12 | £389,233 |
| 33 Old Worthing Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2011-04-28 | £362,628 |
| 33 Old Worthing Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,200 | 2006-10-24 | £294,641 |
| 35 Old Worthing Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2002-08-02 | £436,822 |
BN16 1DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 217 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 4,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrington High School The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 5,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Littlehampton Road , BN12 6NU | - not rated | 3,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfield School, Littlehampton Cornfield Close , BN17 6HY | 3out of 4 | 4,583 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 5,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haskins Garden Centres Ltd | Haskins Roundstone Roundstone-by-pass | 279 yd | |
| Worthing Hockey Club Ltd | The Angmering School Station Road | 879 yd | |
| Ristorantealmare | 2 The Street | 903 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Ferring Superstore Littlehampton Road | 931 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 27 Sea Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundstone Inn | The Roundstone Inn Roundstone Lane | 129 yd | |
| Worthing Rugby Football Club | Worthing Rugby Club Roundstone Lane | 738 yd | |
| The S.P Alehouse | 23 Sea Road | 955 yd | |
| British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Club The Street | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tandoori Restaurant | 116 - 120 Downs Way | 188 yd | |
| Three Oceans | 127 North Lane | 869 yd | |
| Silver city food LTD | 5 Sea Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Ferring Superstore Littlehampton Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Worthing Rugby Football Club ROUNDSTONE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| East Preston Football Club CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| The Angmering School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Woodland Park Sports Field Station Road | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.