Area Analysis Arun, South East

BN18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the BN18 postcode area.

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Population

14,214

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,120 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BN18 combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£471k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £471k. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.

home £471,906 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN18 is a postcode district in Arun, South East, covering 490 active and 183 retired postcodes.

The largest share of BN18 (22%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes BN18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in BN18 are around £471k, up 7.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across BN18 at 266 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full BN18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1108
Anti-social behaviour640
Criminal damage and arson403
Other theft384
Vehicle crime261

school Local Schools

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Patcham Junior School

Good360 pupils
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Patcham Infant School

Good294 pupils
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Patcham High School

Good1103 pupils
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Amberley CofE Primary School

Good57 pupils
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Slindon CofE Primary School

Good79 pupils
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Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School

Good212 pupils
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Yapton CE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils
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Arundel CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Avisford Park Hotel
  • Travelodge
  • Amberley Castle Hotel
  • Arden House
  • Arundel Park Hotel
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Black Horse Inn
  • Black Rabbit
  • Fauna Drinks Ltd
  • Kings Arms
  • Maypole Inn
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Midpines Cafe
  • Arundel Putting Green and Cafe. Mill Road Cafe
  • Burger King
  • Green and Coal
  • LBK mobile catering
  • + 47 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Shell Waitrose Fontwell
  • Amberley Village Stores
  • Arundel Museum
  • Bilsham Stores
  • Castle Chocolates Ltd
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Juniper
  • Millennium Dragon
  • Trawlers Fish & Chips
  • Yapton Chippy
  • Farm House Grill
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Yapton Southern Co-operative