Seaton Close is in Wick, Littlehampton and in Arun district. BN17 7LQ is located in the Courtwick with Toddington 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 Seaton Close, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN17 7LG, BN17 7LF, BN17 7LN, BN17 7LW, BN17 7LL, BN17 7LE, BN17 7PF, BN17 7LD, BN17 7LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN17 7LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 43.9% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 14% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 49.5% | 51.5% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.8% | 16.5% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 11.8% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 13.6% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 23.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 25.4% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.8% | 96.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 94.8% | 88.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 88.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seaton Close was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% lower than the Courtwick with Toddington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Seaton Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Courtwick with Toddington and the 205th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Seaton Close, Littlehampton, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-09-16 | £333,967 |
BN17 7LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Meadows Primary Academy Whitelea Road , Wick BN17 7JL | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Highdown Drive , BN17 6HL | 2out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerlea Community Primary School Windsor Drive , Rustington BN16 3SW | 2out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Angmering School Station Road , Angmering BN16 4HH | 2out of 4 | 4,728 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 | 923 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| My Choice School Arundel 2 Yeomans Nursery , Warningcamp BN18 9QY | - not rated | 3,926 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick Football Club | Crabtree Park, Wick Football Club Coomes Way | 313 yd | |
| ROSIE LEE'S CAFE | 6, Wick Parade Wick Street | 620 yd | |
| The Play Cafe | 4, Wick Parade Wick Street | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locomotive | Locomotive Inn, 74 Lyminster Road, Wick | 105 yd | |
| Dew Drop Inn | The Dew Drop Inn, 96 Wick Street | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| j9 burger shack | Crabtree Park, Wick Football Club Coomes Way | 313 yd | |
| Sun Wah | First Floor Flat, 134 Wick Street | 536 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 9, Wick Parade Wick Street | 601 yd | |
| Texas pizza | 7, Wick Parade Wick Street | 613 yd | |
| Curry Villa | 5, Wick Parade Wick Street | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket Hawthorn Road | 418 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 97 - 117 Wick Street | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Park (Wick Fc) WICK FOOTBALL CLUB WICK FOOTBALL CLUB COOMES WAY | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Worthing Road Recreation Ground WORTHING ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| St Catherines Catholic Primary School HIGHDOWN DRIVE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| White Meadows Primary School WHITELEA ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 960 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.