Is BN18 0BL a safe place to live?

Yes, BN18 0BL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of BN18 0BL?

The population for the BN18 0BL area is approximately 935 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

STATION ROAD, BN18 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, BN18 0BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

935

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN18 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10

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3/10

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2/10

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1/10

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5/10

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3/10

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4/10

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7/10

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8/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN18 0BL — age 43, 76% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BN18 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.4km from Ford in Yapton. Administratively it sits within Yapton ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BN18 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00184735 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BN18 0BL. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.3%

Asian / British Asian6.3%

Black / African / Caribbean8.8%

Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 4%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BN18 0BL has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Other crime1

Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Ship & Anchor Public House0.3 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Hmp Ford0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ford0.6 km
Littlehampton2.8 km
Arundel3.5 km