Selhurst Close is in East Preston, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 2SR 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 Selhurst Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 2SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 2SU, BN16 2SW, BN16 2SX, BN16 2TA, BN16 2ST, BN16 2UP, BN16 1NQ, BN16 2AF, BN16 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN16 2SR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 51.2% | 52.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2SR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.3% 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 | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 76.1% | 72.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 28.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 44.3% | 41.9% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 40.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 11.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 16.5% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 39.7% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 94.4% | 92.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 92.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 76.7% | 18.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selhurst Close was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% lower than the East Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selhurst Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston and the 138th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Lodge, 4 Selhurst Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-11-02 | £1,597,774 |
| 7 Selhurst Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2022-06-01 | £1,112,968 |
| Selhurst Lodge, 4 Selhurst Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2021-02-26 | £1,475,443 |
| 5 Selhurst Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-09-17 | £958,629 |
| 8 Selhurst Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2018-09-05 | £1,012,759 |
BN16 2SR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 2SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2SR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 142 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Community 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 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 3,439 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 | 4,478 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 | 4,811 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 | 3,628 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 | 673 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 27 Sea Road | 711 yd | |
| Penang Village | 106 Sea Road | 790 yd | |
| Reema Restaurant T/A Beechlands LTD | 130 Sea Road | 813 yd | |
| The Seahorse Cafe | 112 Sea Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club | East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane | 472 yd | |
| British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Club The Street | 543 yd | |
| The S.P Alehouse | 23 Sea Road | 711 yd | |
| The Tudor Tavern | The Tudor Tavern, 138 - 140 Sea Road | 829 yd | |
| THE CLOCKHOUSE BAR | The Clock House, 103 - 105 Sea Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| So India | So India Restaurant, The Corner House Station Road | 707 yd | |
| Silver city food LTD | 5 Sea Road | 714 yd | |
| Happy House | 8, Station Parade Station Road | 720 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish And Chips | 7, Station Parade Station Road | 724 yd | |
| Three Oceans | 127 North Lane | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 9, Station Parade Station Road | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Warren Recreation Ground SEA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| East Preston Football Club CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Angmering-On-Sea Lawn Tennis Club HOMELANDS AVENUE | tennis courts | 994 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 | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.