Kings Close is in Yapton, Arundel and in Arun district. BN18 0EX is located in the Yapton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Close, Yapton, Arundel, BN18 0EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN18 0EY, BN18 0HE, BN18 0JD, BN18 0AF, BN18 0HF, BN18 0HA, BN18 0JQ, BN18 0HG, BN18 0HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN18 0EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 30.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 40.4% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 17.9% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 38.8% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 17% | 19.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 23.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 25.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 99.6% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 93.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Close was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Yapton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kings Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Yapton and the 210th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Kings Close, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-23 | £344,263 |
| The Apartment, 1 Kings Close, Arundel, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-07-08 | £129,091 |
| 15 Kings Close, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, a newly built property | £290,000 | 2020-09-02 | £345,646 |
| 6 Kings Close, Arundel, West Sussex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £315,000 | 2020-08-24 | £387,301 |
| 4 Kings Close, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, a newly built property | £285,000 | 2020-07-03 | £347,377 |
BN18 0EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN18 0EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton CE Primary School North End Road , Yapton BN18 0DU | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnham Primary School Elm Grove , Barnham PO22 0HW | 3out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brookpit Lane , Clymping BN17 5QU | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School The Street , Walberton BN18 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN | 2out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN | 4out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 4,651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy Lime Avenue , Westergate PO20 3UE | 3out of 4 | 4,725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton Chippy | Yapton Fish Bar Main Road | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton Southern Co-operative | The Co-op Main Road | 70 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yapton And Ford Village Hall MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 150 yd |
| Arun Sports Arena UNIT A3 UNIT A3 FORD AIRFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | artificial grass pitch | 1,083 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.