Sheep Fold Avenue is in Rustington, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 3SQ is located in the Rustington East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Worthing West. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sheep Fold Avenue, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 3SB, BN16 3RW, BN16 3JH, BN16 3SD, BN16 3AP, BN16 3RX, BN16 3JJ, BN16 3JB, BN16 3AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN16 3SQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 50.3% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 44.1% | 49.7% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 37.8% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 36.6% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 50.3% | 40.3% | -10.0% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 36.6% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 17.8% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 20.7% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 15.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 21.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 17.8% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 96.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 93.4% | 90.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheep Fold Avenue was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% higher than the Angmering & Findon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sheep Fold Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon and the 233rd highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sheep Fold Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-10-13 | £313,233 |
| 58 Sheep Fold Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2022-07-15 | £323,331 |
| 66 Sheep Fold Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-05-06 | £290,860 |
| 14 Sheep Fold Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2020-11-20 | £278,609 |
| 62 Sheep Fold Avenue, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-07-14 | £268,151 |
BN16 3SQ 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 1,631 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 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 3,176 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 | 4,638 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 | 4,863 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 | 3,262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Pausa | Unit A, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 573 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Unit D, Rustington Retail Park New Road | 582 yd | |
| Charlottes Kitchen | 24 Worthing Road | 944 yd | |
| Ristorantealmare | 2 The Street | 962 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 27 Sea Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill Inn Mill Lane | 787 yd | |
| British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion Club The Street | 857 yd | |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club | East Preston And Kingston Bowls Club, 5 Sea Lane | 927 yd | |
| The S.P Alehouse | 23 Sea Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| So India | So India Restaurant, The Corner House Station Road | 192 yd | |
| Happy House | 8, Station Parade Station Road | 196 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish And Chips | 7, Station Parade Station Road | 200 yd | |
| Ritchies Buffet | Kiosk, Angmering Railway Station Station Road | 364 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 10 Worthing Road | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 9, Station Parade Station Road | 236 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Superstore New Road | 573 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 - 3 Broadmark Lane | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgian Gardens Community Primary School Guildford Road | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Woodland Park Sports Field Station Road | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| East Preston Football Club CLARENCE DRIVE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Lashmar Road Recreation Ground Lashmar Road | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| The Warren Recreation Ground SEA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Rustington Youth Centre WOODLANDS AVENUE | 1,069 yd | |
| The Angmering School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 18.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.3% |
| 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 133.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 133.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.