Worthing Road is in Wick, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN17 6LE is located in the Brookfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Worthing Road, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN17 6GZ, BN17 6AZ, BN17 6GD, BN17 6QE, BN17 6QD, BN17 6GH, BN17 6QF, BN17 6GJ, BN17 6FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN17 6LE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 38.4% | 38.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 41.7% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 46.1% | 44% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 38.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 20.3% | 14.2% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.1% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 16.2% | -8.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 24.3% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 29.1% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 92.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 85.5% | 88.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 87.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.3% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worthing Road was 151.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 165.4% higher than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Worthing Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Brookfield and the 76th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chef Worthing Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-07-17 | £192,294 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Meadows Primary Academy Whitelea Road , Wick BN17 7JL | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 3,374 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 | 623 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| My Choice School Arundel 2 Yeomans Nursery , Warningcamp BN18 9QY | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway At, Burger King Restaurant Worthing Road | 1 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King Restaurant Worthing Road | 1 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfields Recreation Ground SOUTHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Littlehampton Academy FITZALAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 982 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.