Golden Avenue is in East Preston, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 1QU 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 Golden Avenue, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 1QN, BN16 1PX, BN16 1QS, BN16 1QX, BN16 1LG, BN16 1QT, BN16 1BD, BN16 1QL, BN16 1DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN16 1QU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 47.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN16 1QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.8% | 17.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70% | 71.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 27.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 48.5% | 53.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 36.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1QU this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 43.5% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.9% | 93.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 94% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golden Avenue was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the East Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golden Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston and the 130th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Golden Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2022-07-27 | £967,909 |
| 67 Golden Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2020-09-02 | £1,012,552 |
| 68 Golden Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2017-10-03 | £772,239 |
| 86 Golden Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2017-09-29 | £913,900 |
| 80 Golden Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2017-01-16 | £1,177,941 |
BN16 1QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 1QU 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 1QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferring C of E Primary School Sea Lane , Ferring BN12 5DU | 2out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR | 3out of 4 | 2,944 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 | 1,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,705 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 | 4,975 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 5,056 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angmering Lawn Tennis Club | Angmering On Sea Lawn Tennis Club Homelands Avenue | 306 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 27 Sea Road | 707 yd | |
| Penang Village | 106 Sea Road | 760 yd | |
| SALT | 131 Sea Road | 773 yd | |
| Grub And Gumption | 126 Sea Road | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The S.P Alehouse | 23 Sea Road | 713 yd | |
| THE CLOCKHOUSE BAR | The Clock House, 103 - 105 Sea Road | 724 yd | |
| The Tudor Tavern | The Tudor Tavern, 138 - 140 Sea Road | 784 yd | |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club | East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane | 891 yd | |
| British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Club The Street | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micks Chips | 8, The Parade Willowhayne Crescent | 713 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 9, The Parade Willowhayne Crescent | 713 yd | |
| Silver city food LTD | 5 Sea Road | 746 yd | |
| Three Oceans | 127 North Lane | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angmering-On-Sea Lawn Tennis Club HOMELANDS AVENUE | tennis courts | 398 yd |
| The Warren Recreation Ground SEA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road | grass pitches | 1,015 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.