Preston Hall Mews is in East Preston, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 1HY 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 Preston Hall Mews, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 1BE, BN16 1HU, BN16 1AY, BN16 1FD, BN16 1EH, BN16 1AT, BN16 1TH, BN16 1HT, BN16 1FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN16 1HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% | 51.5% | -5.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 43.2% | 48.5% | 5.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.9% | 21.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 47.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 23.2% | 14.4% | -8.8% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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 | 23.6% | 31.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 39.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 27.6% | 18.9% | -8.7% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 1HY this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 28.4% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11.5% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 24% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| White | 99.5% | 93% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
In this area, 91% 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% | 91% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 91% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Hall Mews was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Angmering & Findon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Preston Hall Mews has the 25th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon and the 229th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Preston Hall Mews, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-15 | £233,953 |
| 2 Preston Hall Mews, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-02-09 | £159,854 |
| 1 Preston Hall Mews, Littlehampton, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £37,500 | 2017-06-23 | £42,479 |
| 2 Preston Hall Mews, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-04-09 | £106,644 |
| 1 Preston Hall Mews, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-08-18 | £119,705 |
BN16 1HY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN16 1HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 54% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Administrative and support 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 3,725 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 | 4,089 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 | 4,313 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 | 3,789 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 | 584 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 27 Sea Road | 703 yd | |
| Worthing Hockey Club Ltd | The Angmering School Station Road | 797 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit D, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 1,002 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Unit A, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Club The Street | 544 yd | |
| The S.P Alehouse | 23 Sea Road | 695 yd | |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club | East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane | 710 yd | |
| The Roundstone Inn | The Roundstone Inn Roundstone Lane | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchies Buffet | Kiosk, Angmering Railway Station Station Road | 345 yd | |
| So India | So India Restaurant, The Corner House Station Road | 397 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish And Chips | 7, Station Parade Station Road | 402 yd | |
| Happy House | 8, Station Parade Station Road | 404 yd | |
| Three Oceans | 127 North Lane | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 9, Station Parade Station Road | 409 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore New Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Preston Football Club CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Woodland Park Sports Field Station Road | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| The Warren Recreation Ground SEA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| The Angmering School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Cu Fitter MILLFIELD HOUSE MILLFIELD HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,052 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.