Capstan Drive is in Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN17 6RW is located in the Brookfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Capstan Drive, Littlehampton, BN17 6RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN17 6RS, BN17 6RR, BN17 6RP, BN17 6SF, BN17 6SX, BN17 6SE, BN17 6SJ, BN17 6RN, BN17 6SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN17 6RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 54.1% | 53.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 25.1% | 27.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 44.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 19.3% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 45.2% | 43.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 38% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.5% | 14.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 20.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 25.8% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 96.7% | 91.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 91.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capstan Drive was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% lower than the Brookfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Capstan Drive has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Brookfield and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Capstan Drive, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2024-03-22 | £226,238 |
| 17 Capstan Drive, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-06-19 | £204,430 |
| 5 Capstan Drive, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2023-04-21 | £349,431 |
| 12 Capstan Drive, Littlehampton, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-11-25 | £330,341 |
| 16 Capstan Drive, Littlehampton, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-03 | £273,894 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rustington Community Primary School North Lane , Rustington BN16 3PW | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,737 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 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 2,960 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 | 1,158 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| My Choice School Arundel 2 Yeomans Nursery , Warningcamp BN18 9QY | - not rated | 4,960 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 | 688 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King Restaurant Worthing Road | 688 yd | |
| Deligo Eatery at Rustington Sports & Social Club | Rustington Sports And Social Club Jubilee Avenue | 949 yd | |
| Lemongrass | 50 The Street | 961 yd | |
| Teas and Seas | 62 The Street | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Inn | Lamb Inn, 73 The Street | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Pizza Ltd | 60 The Street | 998 yd | |
| Micks Chips | 7 Sea Lane | 1,057 yd | |
| The Street Fish Bar | 96 The Street | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rustington Community Academy NORTH LANE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Southfields Recreation Ground SOUTHFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Woodlands Centre Recreation Ground Woodlands Avenue | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Rustington Youth Centre WOODLANDS AVENUE | 1,065 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.