Dappers Lane is in Angmering, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN16 4EN is located in the Angmering & Findon 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 Dappers Lane, Angmering, Littlehampton, BN16 4EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN16 4DE, BN16 4DH, BN16 4DD, BN16 4DB, BN16 4NA, BN16 4BN, BN16 4BY, BN16 4LX, BN16 4DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN16 4EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 27.6% | 31.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 51.8% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 49.6% | 43.9% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.8% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.5% | 19.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 16.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 23.8% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 93.3% | 91.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 91.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dappers Lane was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% higher than the Angmering & Findon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dappers Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Angmering & Findon and the 223rd highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayes Roost Dappers Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-28 | £431,166 |
| Greenways Dappers Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £672,500 | 2022-10-18 | £661,686 |
| Stonehurst Dappers Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-07-15 | £412,069 |
| Crete House The Beeches Dappers Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-11-18 | £712,967 |
| 5 The Beeches Dappers Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £695,000 | 2021-10-14 | £750,171 |
BN16 4EN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4EN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN16 4EN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4LP | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Arundel Road , Angmering BN16 4JR | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School The Street , Clapham BN13 3UU | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Infant School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Preston Junior School Lashmar Road , East Preston BN16 1EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,712 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 | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oscar Romero Catholic School Goring Street , Goring-By-Sea BN12 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 4,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,871 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 | 4,697 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Palatine Primary School Palatine Road , BN12 6JP | 3out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School Arundel 2 Yeomans Nursery , Warningcamp BN18 9QY | - not rated | 5,100 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Grove College The Boulevard , BN13 1JX | 3out of 4 | 5,387 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culberry Nursery Ltd | Culberry Nursery Dappers Lane | 248 yd | |
| Shafiques of Angmering | Shafiques The Square | 809 yd | |
| Juna home and garden | 1, Marsh House The Square | 809 yd | |
| The Fox Inn | The Fox Inn Arundel Road | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angmering Club | The Angmering Club Arundel Road | 732 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | The Spotted Cow High Street | 733 yd | |
| Angmering Sports & Social Club | Sports Pavilion Decoy Drive | 738 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | The Lamb Inn The Square | 768 yd | |
| Pete's Den | Red Lion Buildings High Street | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fry | 1 The Square | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | The Co Op The Square | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Margaret'S School Arundel Road | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| St. Wilfrids Catholic Primary School ARUNDEL ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Palmer Rd Recreation Ground CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE DECOY DRIVE | grass pitches | 800 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 | 67.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.9% |
| 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 | 30.4% |
| Median download speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.