South Terrace is in Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN17 5PA is located in the Beach 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 5PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN17 5NX, BN17 5PL, BN17 5NS, BN17 5NR, BN17 5PH, BN17 5NZ, BN17 5PG, BN17 5PW, BN17 5NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN17 5PA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.3% | 48.5% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.5% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 39.7% | 47.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 21.3% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 20.2% | 21.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 12.2% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 2.4% | -12.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 35.1% | 39.7% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38.9% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 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 | 26.7% | 15.1% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 17.9% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.8% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 26.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.8% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.7% | 90.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 85.7% | 10.2% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 6.3% | -9.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 86.8% | 12.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.3% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.1% | 37.2% | 19.9% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
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 .

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 25 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2023-12-19 | £137,239 |
| Flat 4 22 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-11-09 | £133,613 |
| Flat 2 25 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-04-04 | £87,639 |
| Flat 1 24 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2022-05-13 | £84,720 |
| Flat 3 22 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-15 | £150,267 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught Junior School Connaught Road , BN17 6ES | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Infant School, Littlehampton Elm Grove Road , BN17 6AH | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arun Vale Infant School York Road , BN17 6EW | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehampton Community School,the Hill Road , BN17 6DQ | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 3out of 4 | 4,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convent of the Holy Family School Norfolk Road , BN17 5HF | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Area B - Out of School Learning Service The Flinstone Centre , East Street BN17 6AW | - not rated | 936 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School, Littlehampton Cornfield Close , BN17 6HY | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Firth House Preparatory School Claigmar Road , Rustington BN16 2NL | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead School East Street , BN17 6AL | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge by the sea | Norfolk Gardens Leisure Sports Site Sea Road | 147 yd | |
| East Beach Cafe | East Beach Cafe The Promenade | 174 yd | |
| Vardar Restaurant | 3, Selborne Place Selborne Road | 257 yd | |
| Littlehampton Sports Club | The Sportsman St Floras Road | 538 yd | |
| Littlehampton Wave Cafe | Littlehampton Wave Sea Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | New Inn, 5 Norfolk Road | 70 yd | |
| Vardar VIP Club | 4, Selborne Place Selborne Road | 266 yd | |
| Littlehampton Constitutional Club | Littlehampton Constitutional Club Church Street | 704 yd | |
| Coco Lounge | 8 - 10 Clifton Road | 918 yd | |
| Arun Yacht Club | Arun Yacht Club Rope Walk | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 22 Beach Road | 814 yd | |
| Oskar Best Kebab | 12 Beach Road | 857 yd | |
| Upper Crust | 4 East Street | 936 yd | |
| Rice Bowl | The Rice Bowl, 129 East Street | 938 yd | |
| Shahan | 1 East Street | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Littlehampton Express | 16 Finisterre Way | 711 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore New Road | 946 yd | |
| Iceland | 19 - 23 Surrey Street | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Town Fc THE SPORTSMAN THE SPORTSMAN ST FLORAS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 535 yd |
| Littlehampton Wave LITTLEHAMPTON WAVE LITTLEHAMPTON WAVE SEA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Littlehampton Swimming & Sports Centre (Closed) SEA ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Wee Old Skool Gym (Closed) ARCADE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Littlehampton Badminton And Squash Club Sparks Court Sparks Court Clifton Road | squash courts | 990 yd |
| Littlehampton Golf Club ROPE WALK | golf | 1,075 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 | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.