South Terrace is in Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN17 5LQ 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 South Terrace, Littlehampton, BN17 5LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN17 5JJ, BN17 5HR, BN17 5JF, BN17 5LG, BN17 5LJ, BN17 5HP, BN17 5JH, BN17 5JD, BN17 5JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN17 5LQ 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 | 48.2% | 50.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.8% | -2.0% | 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 area around BN17 5LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 20% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 23.5% | 6.9% | 9.1% | 14.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 37.4% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 44.2% | 39.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.6% | 21% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 12.5% | 4.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 25% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 15.6% | 3% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.7% | 89.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 68.1% | 73.4% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 20.4% | 13.1% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 73% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 12.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.5% | 6.5% | -9.0% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Terrace was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Beach average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 73 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2023-09-05 | £145,161 |
| Flat 3 75 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-28 | £153,702 |
| Flat 3 74 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-06-15 | £174,264 |
| 69B South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-05-26 | £254,623 |
| Flat 1 74 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-03-06 | £154,140 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| White Meadows Primary Academy Whitelea Road , Wick BN17 7JL | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 2,494 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 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 4,835 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 | 1,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Park | Harbour Park Arun Parade | 167 yd | |
| Tides | 59 Pier Road | 225 yd | |
| Osca's | 58 Pier Road | 229 yd | |
| Freds Fish And Chips | 55 Pier Road | 237 yd | |
| Pizza Hot Express | 49 - 50 Pier Road | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vardar VIP Club | 4, Selborne Place Selborne Road | 344 yd | |
| Arun Yacht Club | Arun Yacht Club Rope Walk | 451 yd | |
| Littlehampton Golf Club Ltd | Littlehampton Golf Club Rope Walk | 451 yd | |
| Coco Lounge | 8 - 10 Clifton Road | 521 yd | |
| Littlehampton & District Angling Club | Littlehampton Angling Club, Fishermans Club Surrey Street | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 22 Beach Road | 470 yd | |
| Oskar Best Kebab | 12 Beach Road | 512 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 27 Surrey Street | 575 yd | |
| Bahar Kebab And Pizza | 25 Surrey Street | 579 yd | |
| Royal Fish & Chips | 15C Surrey Street | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore New Road | 496 yd | |
| Iceland | 19 - 23 Surrey Street | 592 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 - 27 High Street | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Golf Club ROPE WALK | golf | 506 yd |
| Wee Old Skool Gym (Closed) ARCADE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Littlehampton Badminton And Squash Club Sparks Court Sparks Court Clifton Road | squash courts | 560 yd |
| Littlehampton Town Fc THE SPORTSMAN THE SPORTSMAN ST FLORAS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 794 yd |
| Connaught Junior School (Closed) Connaught Road | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| River Beach Primary School YORK ROAD | 915 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% |
| Median download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.