Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

FORD LANE, BN18 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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 0DQ 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BN18 0DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £420k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.

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

BN18 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Ford Lane, 0.9km from North End in Yapton. Administratively it sits within Yapton ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For serious buyers, BN18 0DQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £420k, up 6.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BN18 0DQ 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 0DQ. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

6 sales · Mean £ 410,833

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

BN18 0DQ 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ford1.2 km
  • Barnham3.2 km
  • Littlehampton3.8 km