Rawson Villas is in Rustington, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 3NE 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 Rawson Villas, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 3ND, BN16 3NB, BN16 3NF, BN16 3HD, BN16 3HB, BN16 3LZ, BN16 3JS, BN16 3LY, BN16 3HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN16 3NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 54.1% | 52.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 30.2% | 36% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 39.9% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 46.6% | 51.2% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.3% | 18.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 17.4% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 30% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.6% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 93.3% | 93.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 90.1% | 91.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 91.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rawson Villas was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% higher than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rawson Villas has the 8th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Brookfield and the 214th highest crime rate of 531 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rawson Villas, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-06 | £331,464 |
| 3 Rawson Villas, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-09 | £340,857 |
| 3 Rawson Villas, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-09-23 | £331,197 |
| 4 Rawson Villas, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-06-23 | £327,355 |
| 1 Rawson Villas, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2001-09-14 | £367,423 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | - not rated | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehampton Community School,the Hill Road , BN17 6DQ | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemead School East Street , BN17 6AL | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Firth House Preparatory School Claigmar Road , Rustington BN16 2NL | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of the Holy Family School Norfolk Road , BN17 5HF | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cornfield School, Littlehampton Cornfield Close , BN17 6HY | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Area B - Out of School Learning Service The Flinstone Centre , East Street BN17 6AW | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deligo Eatery at Rustington Sports & Social Club | Rustington Sports And Social Club Jubilee Avenue | 99 yd | |
| Charlottes Kitchen | 24 Worthing Road | 259 yd | |
| Fig Cafe & Tapas | 10, Churchill Court, 112 - 114 The Street | 517 yd | |
| The Coastal Coffee Co Ltd | 2, Churchill Parade The Street | 531 yd | |
| Harriet's | 1, Churchill Parade The Street | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill Inn Mill Lane | 435 yd | |
| The Quill Rustington Ltd | 106 The Street | 549 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, 73 The Street | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams Hamburger Express | 26 Worthing Road | 262 yd | |
| Sundarban | 20 Worthing Road | 269 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 12 Worthing Road | 301 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 10 Worthing Road | 306 yd | |
| The Street Fish Bar | 96 The Street | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 14, Churchill Parade The Street | 541 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7, Sterling Parade The Street | 613 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 - 3 Broadmark Lane | 685 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore New Road | 760 yd | |
| Rustington Convenience Store | 59 - 61 Sea Lane | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rustington Youth Centre WOODLANDS AVENUE | 81 yd | |
| Woodlands Centre Recreation Ground Woodlands Avenue | grass pitches | 91 yd |
| Rustington Community Academy NORTH LANE | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Lanes Health Club GOLFERS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.