Locks Way is in Yapton, Arundel and in Arun district. BN18 0FY is located in the Yapton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. This postcode has been in use since 2015-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Locks Way, Yapton, Arundel, BN18 0FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN18 0FR, BN18 0FX, BN18 0FS, BN18 0TS, BN18 0HU, BN18 0TF, BN18 0FZ, BN18 0FW, BN18 0HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN18 0FY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.2% | 37% | 14.8% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 43.4% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 52.6% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 33.1% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 18.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 23.5% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 97% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 89.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 89.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.7% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Locks Way was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Yapton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Locks Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Yapton and the 222nd highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Locks Way, Arundel, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-12-18 | £338,190 |
| 1 Locks Way, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-08-28 | £354,759 |
| 2 Locks Way, Arundel, West Sussex Detached, a newly built property | £359,995 | 2017-02-20 | £467,421 |
| 6 Locks Way, Arundel, West Sussex Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £254,995 | 2016-12-22 | £342,877 |
| 5 Locks Way, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, a newly built property | £264,995 | 2016-11-22 | £344,209 |
BN18 0FY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BN18 0FY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brookpit Lane , Clymping BN17 5QU | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School The Street , Walberton BN18 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,585 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnham Primary School Elm Grove , Barnham PO22 0HW | 3out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN | 2out of 4 | 3,864 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 | 3,741 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 5,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 5,307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy Lime Avenue , Westergate PO20 3UE | 3out of 4 | 5,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornfield School, Littlehampton Cornfield Close , BN17 6HY | 3out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Fortress | The Flying Fortress, Ford Airfield Industrial Estate Rollaston Park | 263 yd | |
| Arun Sports Arena Ltd | Southern Grainstore, Ford Airfield Industrial Estate Rollaston Park | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton Chippy | Yapton Fish Bar Main Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton Southern Co-operative | The Co-op Main Road | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arun Sports Arena UNIT A3 UNIT A3 FORD AIRFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | artificial grass pitch | 295 yd |
| Ford Indoor Football Arena (Closed) Ford Airfield Industrial Estate | artificial grass pitch | 601 yd |
| Yapton And Ford Village Hall MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 844 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.