The Circle, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1PG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN16 1PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents 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	53.8%	55.5%	1.7%	51.0%	4.5%
Male	46.3%	44.5%	-1.8%	49.0%	-4.5%

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	22.5%	27%	4.5%	37.9%	-10.9%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	47.4%	-3.8%	44.2%	3.2%
Separated	2.8%	3.3%	0.5%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	10.3%	10.9%	0.6%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	13.1%	11.4%	-1.7%	6.1%	5.3%

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	50%	45.9%	-4.1%	48.4%	-2.5%
Good health	30.4%	36.8%	6.4%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	16.7%	12.1%	-4.6%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	2.9%	1.7%	-1.2%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0%	3.5%	3.5%	1.2%	2.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.7%	10.4%	-1.3%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	14.6%	-0.4%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	11.8%	-4.2%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	8%	3.3%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16%	16%	0.0%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	34.7%	34.9%	0.2%	33.8%	1.1%
Other	1.9%	4.2%	2.3%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.1%	0.6%
Indian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.9%	96.1%	-1.8%	81.4%	14.7%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% 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	95%	93.9%	-1.1%	83.2%	10.7%
European Union	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.5%
Africa	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	94.3%	-0.7%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	1.3%	-2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	76.7%	13.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Spain	1.8%	0.4%	1.4%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	6.2%	13.5%	-7.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	49.6%	46.2%	3.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is The Circle Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Circle was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.6% lower than the East Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Circle has the 26th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston and the 121st lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BN16 1PG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 The Circle are based on 17 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 The Circle, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1PG

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN16 1PG

Average Price
£656,038

Semi-Detached
£555,130

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£667,250

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Circle

Average Price
£672,554

Semi-Detached
£501,704

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£725,123

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The CircleStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Merrowdene The Circle, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2018-11-09	£568,907
Little Gables The Circle, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2017-09-21	£676,036
Karma The Circle, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£620,000	2017-02-03	£805,013
Driftwood The Circle, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£657,000	2016-07-26	£883,521
Merrowdene The Circle, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£291,000	2014-05-09	£466,636

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN16 1PG

Employment

BN16 1PG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BN16 1PG 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 1PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Manufacturing	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Transport and storage	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	911 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ	3out of 4	914 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ	2out of 4	1,538 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW	3out of 4	2,943 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ferring C of E Primary School Sea Lane , Ferring BN12 5DU	2out of 4	2,977 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	2,023 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF	3out of 4	3,761 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE	2out of 4	4,457 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	4,251 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	4,697 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
SALT	131 Sea Road	225 yd
Grub And Gumption	126 Sea Road	307 yd
Reema Restaurant T/A Beechlands LTD	130 Sea Road	310 yd
The Seahorse Cafe	112 Sea Road	310 yd
Penang Village	106 Sea Road	319 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
THE CLOCKHOUSE BAR	The Clock House, 103 - 105 Sea Road	266 yd
The Tudor Tavern	The Tudor Tavern, 138 - 140 Sea Road	304 yd
The S.P Alehouse	23 Sea Road	724 yd
East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club	East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane	728 yd
British Legion Club	The Royal British Legion Club The Street	861 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Micks Chips	8, The Parade Willowhayne Crescent	255 yd
Perfect Pizza	9, The Parade Willowhayne Crescent	255 yd
Silver city food LTD	5 Sea Road	778 yd
Three Oceans	127 North Lane	814 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Angmering-On-Sea Lawn Tennis Club HOMELANDS AVENUE	tennis courts	292 yd
The Warren Recreation Ground SEA ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	619 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	28.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	53.95 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	53.95 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.87 Mbit/s

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