Woodlands Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN17 5PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	54.5%	49.6%	-4.9%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	45.5%	50.4%	4.9%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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	29.7%	39.1%	9.4%	37.9%	1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	35.2%	30.9%	-4.3%	44.2%	-13.3%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	3.8%	1.3%	-2.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	14.4%	15.9%	1.5%	9.1%	6.8%
Widowed	16.1%	12.4%	-3.7%	6.1%	6.3%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36%	34.3%	-1.7%	48.4%	-14.1%
Good health	33.7%	34.3%	0.6%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	20.8%	24.3%	3.5%	12.7%	11.6%
Bad health	8%	4.9%	-3.1%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.5%	2.2%	0.7%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.5%	26.5%	-4.0%	18.2%	8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	14.3%	3.7%	9.6%	4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	14.3%	-1.4%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.6%	2.9%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	11.8%	0.8%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	19.9%	22.7%	2.8%	33.8%	-11.1%
Other	7.6%	2.9%	-4.7%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	4.5%	0.4%	-4.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3%	0%	-3.0%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	88.6%	96.6%	8.0%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.6% 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	85.2%	85.6%	0.4%	83.2%	2.4%
European Union	7.6%	8.5%	0.9%	6.1%	2.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	6.1%	2.6%	-3.5%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.7%	86.2%	2.5%	83.2%	3.0%
10+ Years	1.9%	10.8%	8.9%	9.8%	1.0%
5-10 Years	3.4%	0.7%	-2.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	3.4%	1.5%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	7.6%	0.7%	-6.9%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.1%	76.7%	0.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	17.7%	13.5%	4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.3%	37.2%	-2.9%
Christian	49.6%	46.2%	3.4%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	11.9%	6.0%	5.9%

Safety

Is Woodlands Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Road was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% higher than the Beach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodlands Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beach and the 151st highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in BN17 5PP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodlands Road are based on 30 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Arun.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodlands Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BN17 5PP

Average Price
£314,037

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£315,077

Detached
£598,605

Flats/Maisonettes
£164,994

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodlands Road

Average Price
£316,841

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£306,447

Detached
£603,997

Flats/Maisonettes
£161,235

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodlands Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Woodlands Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2024-02-29	£328,823
8 Woodlands Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£327,500	2023-10-31	£330,915
12 Woodlands Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-06-09	£174,264
12A Woodlands Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2022-06-28	£161,755
10 Woodlands Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£345,000	2022-05-27	£350,792

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BN17 5PP

Employment

BN17 5PP 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 BN17 5PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	66
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	16
Education	9
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW	3out of 4	957 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL	2out of 4	1,413 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
White Meadows Primary Academy Whitelea Road , Wick BN17 7JL	3out of 4	1,601 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ	2out of 4	1,921 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW	3out of 4	1,991 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE	2out of 4	1,055 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH	2out of 4	4,305 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cornfield School, Littlehampton Cornfield Close , BN17 6HY	3out of 4	1,711 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vardar Restaurant	3, Selborne Place Selborne Road	190 yd
Edge by the sea	Norfolk Gardens Leisure Sports Site Sea Road	328 yd
East Beach Cafe	East Beach Cafe The Promenade	362 yd
Littlehampton Sports Club	The Sportsman St Floras Road	362 yd
Littlehampton Fish And Chips	28 - 30 Beach Road	662 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Inn	New Inn, 5 Norfolk Road	172 yd
Vardar VIP Club	4, Selborne Place Selborne Road	200 yd
Littlehampton Constitutional Club	Littlehampton Constitutional Club Church Street	515 yd
Coco Lounge	8 - 10 Clifton Road	779 yd
The George Inn	14 - 18 Surrey Street	942 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut	22 Beach Road	669 yd
Oskar Best Kebab	12 Beach Road	709 yd
Rice Bowl	The Rice Bowl, 129 East Street	748 yd
Upper Crust	4 East Street	775 yd
Shahan	1 East Street	788 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Littlehampton Express	16 Finisterre Way	667 yd
Lidl	Lidl Foodstore New Road	821 yd
Iceland	19 - 23 Surrey Street	912 yd
Sainsbury's	19 - 27 High Street	953 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Littlehampton Town Fc THE SPORTSMAN THE SPORTSMAN ST FLORAS ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	359 yd
Littlehampton Wave LITTLEHAMPTON WAVE LITTLEHAMPTON WAVE SEA ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	679 yd
Littlehampton Swimming & Sports Centre (Closed) SEA ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	728 yd
Wee Old Skool Gym (Closed) ARCADE ROAD	health and fitness suite	732 yd
Littlehampton Badminton And Squash Club Sparks Court Sparks Court Clifton Road	squash courts	856 yd
Southfields Recreation Ground SOUTHFIELDS ROAD	grass pitches	967 yd
Connaught Junior School (Closed) Connaught Road	grass pitches	986 yd
River Beach Primary School YORK ROAD		995 yd
Littlehampton Golf Club ROPE WALK	golf	1,012 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	41.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.76 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.