Is BN18 0AF a safe place to live?

Yes, BN18 0AF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 45 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in BN18 0AF?

The average property price in BN18 0AF is currently around £345k.

What is the population of BN18 0AF?

The population for the BN18 0AF area is approximately 353 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

BEVERLEY CLOSE, BN18 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVERLEY CLOSE, BN18 0AF.

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

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Population

353

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BN18 0AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10

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6/10

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2/10

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4/10

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4/10

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4/10

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7/10

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7/10

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6/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates BN18 0AF — age 48, 73% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £345k 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 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beverley Close, 0.1km from Yapton in Yapton. Administratively it sits within Yapton ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For serious buyers, BN18 0AF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k.

Census 2021 statistics for BN18 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00160500 (shared with 8 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 0AF. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%

Asian / British Asian1.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

BN18 0AF has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65

Anti-social behaviour64

Criminal damage and arson22

Vehicle crime21

Shoplifting19

school Local Schools

Yapton CE Primary School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Arun Sports Arena Ltd0.9 km
Flying Fortress0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Bilsham Stores0.3 km
Merry Meats0.1 km
Yapton Heart Shed0.0 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Yapton Southern Co-operative0.1 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Yapton Chippy0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ford2.4 km
Barnham2.5 km
Littlehampton4.5 km

Bus Stops

Sparks Corner0.1 km
Co-op0.1 km
Sparks Corner0.1 km
Village Hall0.2 km
Canal Road0.2 km