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 130.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 155.7% higher than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Worthing Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Brookfield and the 89th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.
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 | £181,382 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Grove Infant School, Littlehampton Elm Grove Road , BN17 6AH | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton Community School,the Hill Road , BN17 6DQ | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 3out of 4 | 3,258 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 | 734 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rosemead School East Street , BN17 6AL | - not rated | 1,285 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 | 1,582 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Convent of the Holy Family School Norfolk Road , BN17 5HF | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Firth House Preparatory School Claigmar Road , Rustington BN16 2NL | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.