St Marys Close is in Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN17 5QQ 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 St Marys Close, Littlehampton, BN17 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN17 5QF, BN17 5PY, BN17 5QH, BN17 5PZ, BN17 6BB, BN17 6BA, BN17 5QE, BN17 5QD, BN17 5PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN17 5QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 55.4% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 44.6% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 25.8% | 22.5% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 17.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
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 | 34.7% | 37.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 40% | 35.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 20% | 20.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.1% | 25.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 17% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 23.9% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 94.9% | 90.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 89.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.7% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 64.5% | 46.2% | 18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Close was 55.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% lower than the Beach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beach and the 260th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 St Marys Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-04-29 | £605,553 |
| 79 St Marys Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2021-02-17 | £650,931 |
| 83 St Marys Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £499,995 | 2019-06-17 | £614,944 |
| 50 St Marys Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2017-12-11 | £498,791 |
| 87 St Marys Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-06-02 | £561,385 |
BN17 5QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 199 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Meadows Primary Academy Whitelea Road , Wick BN17 7JL | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,786 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 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 4,166 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 | 1,207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Sports Club | The Sportsman St Floras Road | 240 yd | |
| Vittorio's Coffee Shop | 3, Manor Parade Church Street | 507 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 9 - 11 Beach Road | 515 yd | |
| KAMAL | 2, Norfolk House Beach Road | 526 yd | |
| Creative Heart | Tamarisk Centre, 42 Beach Road | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Constitutional Club | Littlehampton Constitutional Club Church Street | 172 yd | |
| Vardar VIP Club | 4, Selborne Place Selborne Road | 575 yd | |
| Coco Lounge | 8 - 10 Clifton Road | 631 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn, 5 Norfolk Road | 664 yd | |
| Crown ( pub ) | The Crown Hotel, 29 High Street | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Bowl | The Rice Bowl, 129 East Street | 260 yd | |
| Upper Crust | 4 East Street | 532 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 22 Beach Road | 533 yd | |
| Oskar Best Kebab | 12 Beach Road | 543 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 9 East Street | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore New Road | 718 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 19 - 27 High Street | 741 yd | |
| Tesco Littlehampton Express | 16 Finisterre Way | 764 yd | |
| Iceland | 19 - 23 Surrey Street | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Town Fc THE SPORTSMAN THE SPORTSMAN ST FLORAS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 241 yd |
| Wee Old Skool Gym (Closed) ARCADE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Southfields Recreation Ground SOUTHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Connaught Junior School (Closed) Connaught Road | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| River Beach Primary School YORK ROAD | 614 yd | |
| Littlehampton Academy FITZALAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Littlehampton Badminton And Squash Club Sparks Court Sparks Court Clifton Road | squash courts | 709 yd |
| Littlehampton Wave LITTLEHAMPTON WAVE LITTLEHAMPTON WAVE SEA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School HIGHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Littlehampton Golf Club ROPE WALK | golf | 1,058 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 | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.