The Martlets is in Rustington, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 2UD is located in the Rustington West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Martlets, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 2UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 2UB, BN16 2UE, BN16 2UA, BN16 2QT, BN16 2SN, BN16 2UG, BN16 2UF, BN16 2TZ, BN16 2QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN16 2UD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 52.6% | 54% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 14.1% | 18.4% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 13.9% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 | 37% | 33.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 41.4% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 19.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 27.3% | 25% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 10.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 26% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.8% | 95.2% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 89.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 89.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Martlets was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% higher than the East Preston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Martlets has the 14th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston and the 217th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 The Martlets, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £351,628 | 2024-05-10 | £367,373 |
| 52 The Martlets, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-05-25 | £459,375 |
| 52 The Martlets, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-03 | £443,439 |
| 54 The Martlets, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-03-23 | £430,905 |
| 54 The Martlets, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2018-09-05 | £395,746 |
BN16 2UD 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 2UD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 59% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Wave Cafe | Littlehampton Wave Sea Road | 340 yd | |
| Littlehampton Swimming & Sports Centre | Littlehampton Swimming And Sports Centre Sea Road | 362 yd | |
| Dragon | 125 Sea Lane | 630 yd | |
| Edge by the sea | Norfolk Gardens Leisure Sports Site Sea Road | 860 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 35 Sea Lane | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | New Inn, 5 Norfolk Road | 901 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, 73 The Street | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 9, Broadmark Parade Broadmark Lane | 967 yd | |
| Micks Chips | 7 Sea Lane | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Littlehampton Express | 16 Finisterre Way | 517 yd | |
| Rustington Convenience Store | 59 - 61 Sea Lane | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Wave LITTLEHAMPTON WAVE LITTLEHAMPTON WAVE SEA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| Littlehampton Swimming & Sports Centre (Closed) SEA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Littlehampton Town Fc THE SPORTSMAN THE SPORTSMAN ST FLORAS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,019 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 | 84.6% |
| 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 | 15.4% |
| Median download speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.