Orchard Gardens is in Rustington, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 3HN 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 Orchard Gardens, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 3EG, BN16 3HW, BN16 3EF, BN16 3JR, BN16 3EE, BN16 3HJ, BN16 3ED, BN16 3HP, BN16 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN16 3HN, 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 Orchard Gardens 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.
Orchard Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Orchard Gardens, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-09 | £312,102 |
| 1 Orchard Gardens, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-01-03 | £330,205 |
| 19 Orchard Gardens, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-18 | £335,263 |
| 12 Orchard Gardens, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-12-14 | £302,590 |
| 1 Orchard Gardens, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-03-08 | £333,390 |
BN16 3HN 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 3HN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,763 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 | 1,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 2,462 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 | 5,352 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,550 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 | 262 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Unit A, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 428 yd | |
| Deligo Eatery at Rustington Sports & Social Club | Rustington Sports And Social Club Jubilee Avenue | 469 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit D, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 497 yd | |
| Establo Lounge | 1 Ash Lane | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill Inn Mill Lane | 214 yd | |
| The Quill Rustington Ltd | 106 The Street | 721 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, 73 The Street | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 10 Worthing Road | 209 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 12 Worthing Road | 215 yd | |
| Sundarban | 20 Worthing Road | 250 yd | |
| Uncle Sams Hamburger Express | 26 Worthing Road | 271 yd | |
| KFC | 4, Broadmark Parade Broadmark Lane | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore New Road | 428 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 14, Churchill Parade The Street | 649 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 - 3 Broadmark Lane | 663 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7, Sterling Parade The Street | 741 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 9, Station Parade Station Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rustington Youth Centre WOODLANDS AVENUE | 353 yd | |
| Woodlands Centre Recreation Ground Woodlands Avenue | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Lanes Health Club GOLFERS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 913 yd |
| Rustington Community Academy NORTH LANE | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Ham Manor Golf Club WEST DRIVE | golf | 1,086 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 | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.