North Lane is in Rustington, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 3PW 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 North Lane, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 3PP, BN16 3QH, BN16 3QQ, BN16 3RN, BN16 3NP, BN16 3PR, BN16 3QJ, BN16 3PN, BN16 3PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN16 3PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BN16 3PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.4% | 18.7% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 60.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 38.8% | 43.7% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 36.2% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 16.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.8% | 20.7% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 10.6% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 28.2% | -5.1% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 97.4% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 93.6% | 96.5% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 96.5% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brookfield average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 North Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2024-12-20 | £653,347 |
| 70 North Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2024-10-15 | £633,866 |
| 92 North Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-09-09 | £595,792 |
| 84 North Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-07-29 | £604,943 |
| 82 North Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £621,500 | 2021-09-30 | £692,994 |
BN16 3PW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN16 3PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 2,148 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 | 1,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 2,536 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 | 1,581 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| My Choice School Arundel 2 Yeomans Nursery , Warningcamp BN18 9QY | - not rated | 5,092 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 510 yd | |
| Lemongrass | 50 The Street | 678 yd | |
| Teas and Seas | 62 The Street | 715 yd | |
| Charlottes Kitchen | 24 Worthing Road | 764 yd | |
| Harriet's | 1, Churchill Parade The Street | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, 73 The Street | 715 yd | |
| The Quill Rustington Ltd | 106 The Street | 800 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill Inn Mill Lane | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Pizza Ltd | 60 The Street | 710 yd | |
| Uncle Sams Hamburger Express | 26 Worthing Road | 762 yd | |
| The Street Fish Bar | 96 The Street | 773 yd | |
| Sundarban | 20 Worthing Road | 777 yd | |
| Micks Chips | 7 Sea Lane | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 14, Churchill Parade The Street | 865 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 7, Sterling Parade The Street | 885 yd | |
| Rustington Convenience Store | 59 - 61 Sea Lane | 948 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 - 3 Broadmark Lane | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rustington Community Academy NORTH LANE | grass pitches | 58 yd |
| Woodlands Centre Recreation Ground Woodlands Avenue | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Rustington Youth Centre WOODLANDS AVENUE | 632 yd | |
| Southfields Recreation Ground SOUTHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.