Station Road is in East Preston, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 3RB is located in the East Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 4NR, BN16 3RE, BN16 3GD, BN16 3SE, BN16 1AA, BN16 1AL, BN16 3AA, BN16 3AG, BN16 3RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN16 3RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.5% | 32.1% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 41.8% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 16.9% | 8.5% | -8.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 37.4% | 50.4% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 12.2% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 36.1% | 16.5% | -19.6% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 22.8% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 31.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 96.9% | 90.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 89.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% higher than the Angmering & Findon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon and the 162nd highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Ash Station Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-09-29 | £479,465 |
| Mile Ash Station Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2007-10-22 | £433,580 |
BN16 3RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 3,451 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 | 4,390 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 | 4,552 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 | 3,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit D, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 643 yd | |
| Worthing Hockey Club Ltd | The Angmering School Station Road | 647 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa | Unit A, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 681 yd | |
| Ristorantealmare | 2 The Street | 995 yd | |
| Ham Manor Golf Club | Ham Manor Golf Club West Drive | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Club The Street | 938 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill Inn Mill Lane | 994 yd | |
| The Roundstone Inn | The Roundstone Inn Roundstone Lane | 1,031 yd | |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club | East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchies Buffet | Kiosk, Angmering Railway Station Station Road | 108 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish And Chips | 7, Station Parade Station Road | 255 yd | |
| Happy House | 8, Station Parade Station Road | 259 yd | |
| So India | So India Restaurant, The Corner House Station Road | 268 yd | |
| Bengal Tandoori Restaurant | 116 - 120 Downs Way | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 9, Station Parade Station Road | 211 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore New Road | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park Sports Field Station Road | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| The Angmering School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| East Preston Football Club CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Cu Fitter MILLFIELD HOUSE MILLFIELD HOUSE STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Ham Manor Golf Club WEST DRIVE | golf | 1,051 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.