Fairlands is in East Preston, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 1HS is located in the East Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairlands, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 1LJ, BN16 1LH, BN16 1HR, BN16 1JL, BN16 1LL, BN16 1NG, BN16 1JQ, BN16 1JP, BN16 1JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN16 1HS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 61.2% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% | 61.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 10.2% |
| Male | 40.5% | 38.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -10.2% |
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 | 18.6% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 38.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 14.4% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 29.3% | 24.6% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 18.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24% | 28.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -20.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 33% | 28.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around BN16 1HS this area, 33.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.8% | 33.9% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 18.8% | 6.6% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 10.2% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 16.7% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99% | 99% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 94.5% | 97% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 97% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 68.2% | 46.2% | 22.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlands was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% lower than the Angmering & Findon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairlands has the 16th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Fairlands, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2003-08-27 | £421,013 |
| 7 Fairlands, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 1996-05-31 | £432,816 |
BN16 1HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 66% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR | 3out of 4 | 2,457 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 | 1,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,322 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 | 4,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ristorantealmare | 2 The Street | 186 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 27 Sea Road | 214 yd | |
| Penang Village | 106 Sea Road | 587 yd | |
| Reema Restaurant T/A Beechlands LTD | 130 Sea Road | 627 yd | |
| The Seahorse Cafe | 112 Sea Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Club The Street | 84 yd | |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club | East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane | 110 yd | |
| The S.P Alehouse | 23 Sea Road | 213 yd | |
| THE CLOCKHOUSE BAR | The Clock House, 103 - 105 Sea Road | 621 yd | |
| The Tudor Tavern | The Tudor Tavern, 138 - 140 Sea Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver city food LTD | 5 Sea Road | 216 yd | |
| Three Oceans | 127 North Lane | 242 yd | |
| Micks Chips | 8, The Parade Willowhayne Crescent | 625 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 9, The Parade Willowhayne Crescent | 625 yd | |
| So India | So India Restaurant, The Corner House Station Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 9, Station Parade Station Road | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Warren Recreation Ground SEA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 186 yd |
| East Preston Football Club CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Angmering-On-Sea Lawn Tennis Club HOMELANDS AVENUE | tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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.