East Street is in Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN17 6AW 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 East Street, Littlehampton, BN17 6AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN17 6AU, BN17 6AS, BN17 6AT, BN17 5EL, BN17 6ET, BN17 6SY, BN17 5AJ, BN17 5AH, BN17 5AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN17 6AW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population 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 | 60.4% | 57.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 39.6% | 42.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
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 | 22.9% | 36% | 13.1% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 27% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 19% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 29.5% | 13.3% | -16.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 (70.8%) 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 | 32.6% | 32.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 38% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 27.8% | 21.4% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bad health | 8% | 6.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 26.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 14.3% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 17.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 25.7% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 93% | 96.1% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 84% | 89.5% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84% | 89.5% | 5.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.7% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Street was 123.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.6% higher than the Beach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beach and the 106th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A East Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2024-10-25 | £208,649 |
| 22 East Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £283,333 | 2024-03-28 | £282,728 |
| 32 East Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2022-11-29 | £562,433 |
| 10A East Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £234,950 | 2022-08-12 | £223,466 |
| 18 - 22 East Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-10-30 | £434,924 |
BN17 6AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6AW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Meadows Primary Academy Whitelea Road , Wick BN17 7JL | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 2,164 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 | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 4,550 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 | 1,159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vittorio's Coffee Shop | 3, Manor Parade Church Street | 151 yd | |
| Pier Road Coffee & Art at The Old Bank | 71 High Street | 166 yd | |
| The Menu | 5 - 7 East Street | 180 yd | |
| KAMAL | 2, Norfolk House Beach Road | 191 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 55 High Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Lounge | 8 - 10 Clifton Road | 291 yd | |
| Littlehampton Constitutional Club | Littlehampton Constitutional Club Church Street | 310 yd | |
| Crown ( pub ) | The Crown Hotel, 29 High Street | 316 yd | |
| The George Inn | 14 - 18 Surrey Street | 396 yd | |
| The White Hart | Diner, The White Hart, 32 Surrey Street | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Crust | 4 East Street | 143 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 9 East Street | 160 yd | |
| Shahan | 1 East Street | 191 yd | |
| Oskar Best Kebab | 12 Beach Road | 239 yd | |
| Greggs | 53 High Street | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 19 - 27 High Street | 316 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore New Road | 385 yd | |
| Iceland | 19 - 23 Surrey Street | 385 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 97 - 117 Wick Street | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Connaught Junior School (Closed) Connaught Road | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| River Beach Primary School YORK ROAD | 209 yd | |
| Wee Old Skool Gym (Closed) ARCADE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| Littlehampton Badminton And Squash Club Sparks Court Sparks Court Clifton Road | squash courts | 341 yd |
| Littlehampton Academy FITZALAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Littlehampton Town Fc THE SPORTSMAN THE SPORTSMAN ST FLORAS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Littlehampton Golf Club ROPE WALK | golf | 768 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School HIGHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| White Meadows Primary School WHITELEA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Southfields Recreation Ground SOUTHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 946 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 | 93.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.