Woodlands Close is in Rustington, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 3ET is located in the Rustington East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodlands Close, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 3EU, BN16 3ES, BN16 3AQ, BN16 3HB, BN16 3ER, BN16 3DX, BN16 3ED, BN16 3HA, BN16 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN16 3ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 55.7% | 55.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 44.3% | 44.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 18.5% | 25.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 39% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 14.6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 16.5% | 19% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 34.7% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 21.6% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 29% | 26.5% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.7% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 25.3% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.6% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 93% | 93.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 93.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Close was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% higher than the East Preston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodlands Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Woodlands Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2016-06-20 | £547,624 |
| 1 Woodlands Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2011-11-10 | £751,038 |
| 4 Woodlands Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-05-27 | £449,908 |
| 3 Woodlands Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2004-06-17 | £551,691 |
| 3 Woodlands Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2002-04-26 | £455,412 |
BN16 3ET 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 3ET 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 | 177 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,999 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 | 1,953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottes Kitchen | 24 Worthing Road | 291 yd | |
| Deligo Eatery at Rustington Sports & Social Club | Rustington Sports And Social Club Jubilee Avenue | 305 yd | |
| Fig Cafe & Tapas | 10, Churchill Court, 112 - 114 The Street | 368 yd | |
| Establo Lounge | 1 Ash Lane | 381 yd | |
| La Cucina | 17, Churchill Parade The Street | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill Inn Mill Lane | 404 yd | |
| The Quill Rustington Ltd | 106 The Street | 469 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, 73 The Street | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundarban | 20 Worthing Road | 290 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 12 Worthing Road | 295 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 10 Worthing Road | 296 yd | |
| Uncle Sams Hamburger Express | 26 Worthing Road | 300 yd | |
| KFC | 4, Broadmark Parade Broadmark Lane | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 14, Churchill Parade The Street | 422 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7, Sterling Parade The Street | 509 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 - 3 Broadmark Lane | 514 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore New Road | 696 yd | |
| Rustington Convenience Store | 59 - 61 Sea Lane | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rustington Youth Centre WOODLANDS AVENUE | 133 yd | |
| Woodlands Centre Recreation Ground Woodlands Avenue | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Rustington Community Academy NORTH LANE | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Lanes Health Club GOLFERS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.