Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

FORD LANE, BN18 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD LANE, BN18 0DF.

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

43

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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 0DF 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

BN18 0DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

BN18 0DF is a safe, established residential area on Ford Lane, 1.0km from Ford in Yapton. Administratively it sits within Yapton ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For serious buyers, BN18 0DF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN18 0DF 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 0DF. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 407,500

2 sales · Mean £ 407,500

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

BN18 0DF has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Yapton CE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.6 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Arun Sports Arena Ltd0.8 km
  • Flying Fortress0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ford1.0 km
  • Barnham3.4 km
  • Littlehampton3.7 km