Postcode report
Is BN18 9BN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BN18 9BN: area rating, property, schools and local change
BN18 9BN is a postcode in Arundel & Walberton, Arun, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BN18 9BN, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BN18 9BN are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BN18 9BN is based on Arun 001 Census 2021. It covers 5,733 residents, 79 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near BN18 9BN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BN18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £408k from 42 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BN18 9BN can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BN18 9BN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BN18 9BN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BN18 9BN
Is BN18 9BN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 13% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BN18 9BN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BN18 9BN?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BN18 9BN?
LocaleIQ matched BN18 9BN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BN18 9BN?
The latest median sold price is £408k based on 42 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BN18 9BN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.