Arcade Road is in Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN17 5AP is located in the River electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arcade Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN17 5HL, BN17 5HT, BN17 5AB, BN17 5HZ, BN17 5AU, BN17 5DX, BN17 5HY, BN17 5JA, BN17 5AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN17 5AP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 48.8% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 55.5% | 51.2% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BN17 5AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.8% | 51.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 26.1% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 15% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 37.2% | 43.4% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 21.2% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 22.1% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 19.5% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 15% | 5.3% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 89.4% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 69% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 69% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 23% | 21.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 69.3% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 15.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 2.9% | -9.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.6% | 76.7% | -28.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.2% | 37.2% | 19.0% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arcade Road was 1034.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1582.3% higher than the Beach average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Arcade Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beach and the 4th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 328.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Evans Garden Arcade Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-09-23 | £50,859 |
| 4 Evans Garden Arcade Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-10-12 | £108,601 |
| 3 Arcade Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2016-07-08 | £165,871 |
| 3 Arcade Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-09-19 | £139,091 |
| 5A Arcade Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2003-10-29 | £212,870 |
BN17 5AP 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Meadows Primary Academy Whitelea Road , Wick BN17 7JL | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 4,733 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 | 1,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberica | 6 Bayford Road | 12 yd | |
| Arcade Lounge | 8 - 10 Arcade Road | 23 yd | |
| A Serio | 14 Beach Road | 28 yd | |
| Creative Heart | Tamarisk Centre, 42 Beach Road | 40 yd | |
| O Segredo | 7 The Arcade | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Lounge | 8 - 10 Clifton Road | 67 yd | |
| The George Inn | 14 - 18 Surrey Street | 237 yd | |
| Crown ( pub ) | The Crown Hotel, 29 High Street | 240 yd | |
| The White Hart | Diner, The White Hart, 32 Surrey Street | 256 yd | |
| Littlehampton & District Angling Club | Littlehampton Angling Club, Fishermans Club Surrey Street | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskar Best Kebab | 12 Beach Road | 32 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 22 Beach Road | 47 yd | |
| Shahan | 1 East Street | 108 yd | |
| Upper Crust | 4 East Street | 137 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 9 East Street | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore New Road | 148 yd | |
| Iceland | 19 - 23 Surrey Street | 209 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 - 27 High Street | 240 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 97 - 117 Wick Street | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wee Old Skool Gym (Closed) ARCADE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 28 yd |
| Littlehampton Badminton And Squash Club Sparks Court Sparks Court Clifton Road | squash courts | 149 yd |
| Connaught Junior School (Closed) Connaught Road | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| River Beach Primary School YORK ROAD | 428 yd | |
| Littlehampton Golf Club ROPE WALK | golf | 515 yd |
| Littlehampton Town Fc THE SPORTSMAN THE SPORTSMAN ST FLORAS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| Littlehampton Academy FITZALAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Aqualife Swim School UNIT 1B UNIT 1B FERRY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School HIGHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| White Meadows Primary School WHITELEA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,091 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.