Mendip Close is in East Preston, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 1RF 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 Mendip Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 1EW, BN16 1RD, BN16 1EX, BN16 1ER, BN16 1EP, BN16 1RG, BN16 1EU, BN16 1DG, BN16 1RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN16 1RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.2% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.8% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 30.7% | 29.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 52.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 43.1% | 41% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 35.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 17.1% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 20.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 24% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 21.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 95.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 95.6% | 92.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 91.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mendip Close was 55.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% lower than the Angmering & Findon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mendip Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon and the 257th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mendip Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2019-08-22 | £396,275 |
| 3 Mendip Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-11-22 | £435,111 |
| 1 Mendip Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-12-16 | £356,330 |
| 10 Mendip Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2013-09-30 | £341,837 |
| 3 Mendip Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2010-07-27 | £388,871 |
BN16 1RF 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,527 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 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 4,320 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 | 3,742 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 | 4,385 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 5,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ristorantealmare | 2 The Street | 527 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 27 Sea Road | 596 yd | |
| Haskins Garden Centres Ltd | Haskins Roundstone Roundstone-by-pass | 649 yd | |
| Angmering Lawn Tennis Club | Angmering On Sea Lawn Tennis Club Homelands Avenue | 899 yd | |
| Worthing Hockey Club Ltd | The Angmering School Station Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundstone Inn | The Roundstone Inn Roundstone Lane | 414 yd | |
| The S.P Alehouse | 23 Sea Road | 587 yd | |
| British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Club The Street | 620 yd | |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club | East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane | 799 yd | |
| Worthing Rugby Football Club | Worthing Rugby Club Roundstone Lane | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tandoori Restaurant | 116 - 120 Downs Way | 251 yd | |
| Three Oceans | 127 North Lane | 497 yd | |
| Silver city food LTD | 5 Sea Road | 539 yd | |
| Ritchies Buffet | Kiosk, Angmering Railway Station Station Road | 915 yd | |
| So India | So India Restaurant, The Corner House Station Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 9, Station Parade Station Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| East Preston Football Club CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| The Warren Recreation Ground SEA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 783 yd |
| The Angmering School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Angmering-On-Sea Lawn Tennis Club HOMELANDS AVENUE | tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Woodland Park Sports Field Station Road | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Worthing Rugby Football Club ROUNDSTONE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.