Cowdray Walk is in Rustington, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 3SF is located in the Rustington West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowdray Walk, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 3US, BN16 3UT, BN16 3UU, BN16 3SJ, BN16 3SL, BN16 3TJ, BN16 3SH, BN16 3ST, BN16 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN16 3SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 57.3% | 55% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 42.7% | 45% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 18.8% | 25.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 46.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 16.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
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 | 44.3% | 38% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 37.7% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 17% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.5% | 18.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 16.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 11.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 24.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 94.9% | 92.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 91.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowdray Walk was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cowdray Walk has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Brookfield and the 266th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cowdray Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2013-11-15 | £566,364 |
| 2 Cowdray Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2012-06-13 | £579,625 |
| 2 Cowdray Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2007-11-28 | £583,852 |
| 2 Cowdray Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2004-01-23 | £578,312 |
| 3 Cowdray Walk, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £193,995 | 2002-03-22 | £539,549 |
BN16 3SF 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 3SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 73 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road , Rustington BN16 3JJ | 2out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 2,213 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 | 1,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 2,363 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 | 1,645 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| My Choice School Arundel 2 Yeomans Nursery , Warningcamp BN18 9QY | - not rated | 4,831 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 | 515 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Cafe At, Manor Retail Park | 637 yd | |
| Charlottes Kitchen | 24 Worthing Road | 705 yd | |
| Lanes Health Club | Health Club Golfers Lane | 831 yd | |
| Out of Bounds | Activity Centre, Rustington Golf Centre Golfers Lane | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill Inn Mill Lane | 857 yd | |
| Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, 73 The Street | 996 yd | |
| The Quill Rustington Ltd | 106 The Street | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Sams Hamburger Express | 26 Worthing Road | 698 yd | |
| Sundarban | 20 Worthing Road | 718 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 12 Worthing Road | 759 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 10 Worthing Road | 766 yd | |
| Express Pizza Ltd | 60 The Street | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 14, Churchill Parade The Street | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rustington Community Academy NORTH LANE | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Woodlands Centre Recreation Ground Woodlands Avenue | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Rustington Youth Centre WOODLANDS AVENUE | 685 yd | |
| Lanes Health Club GOLFERS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 831 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.