Station Road is in East Preston, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 3AL 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 Station Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 3FF, BN16 3FJ, BN16 3FG, BN16 3RU, BN16 3AJ, BN16 3AP, BN16 3AR, BN16 1AZ, BN16 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN16 3AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 55.1% | 54.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 44.9% | 45.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 19.1% | 18.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 21.8% | 19.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
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 | 35% | 37% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 39.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 21.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.6% | 18.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 31.5% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.8% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 94.5% | 96.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 96.7% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Angmering & Findon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Station Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon and the 29th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Hotel Station Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £985,001 | 2017-02-24 | £1,132,034 |
| Bradbury Hotel Station Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2016-04-15 | £1,198,965 |
BN16 3AL 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 3AL 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 | 181 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 1,861 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 | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 3,386 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 | 4,433 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 | 4,681 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 | 3,488 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 | 728 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Unit A, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 801 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit D, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 803 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 27 Sea Road | 828 yd | |
| Worthing Hockey Club Ltd | The Angmering School Station Road | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Club The Street | 624 yd | |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club | East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane | 705 yd | |
| The S.P Alehouse | 23 Sea Road | 822 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill Inn Mill Lane | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| So India | So India Restaurant, The Corner House Station Road | 228 yd | |
| Happy House | 8, Station Parade Station Road | 241 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish And Chips | 7, Station Parade Station Road | 245 yd | |
| Ritchies Buffet | Kiosk, Angmering Railway Station Station Road | 365 yd | |
| Three Oceans | 127 North Lane | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 9, Station Parade Station Road | 290 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore New Road | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| East Preston Football Club CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Woodland Park Sports Field Station Road | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| The Warren Recreation Ground SEA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| The Angmering School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.