Drake Grove is in Yapton, Arundel and in Arun district. BN18 0HX 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 Drake Grove, Yapton, Arundel, BN18 0HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN18 0TE, BN18 0TD, BN18 0TB, BN18 0GB, BN18 0TF, BN18 0HU, BN18 0TG, BN18 0NW, BN18 0HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BN18 0HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 25% | 31.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 50.8% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 50.8% | 52.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.4% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 15.1% | 14.2% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.6% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 19.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 24.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 90.9% | 94.1% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 94.1% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drake Grove was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Yapton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drake Grove has the 5th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Yapton and the 249th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 69.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Drake Grove, Arundel, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2019-08-28 | £704,583 |
| 2 Drake Grove, Arundel, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-01-22 | £685,051 |
| 3 Drake Grove, Arundel, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2016-07-18 | £685,838 |
| 1 Drake Grove, Arundel, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2013-10-31 | £679,636 |
| 5 Drake Grove, Arundel, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2006-08-23 | £797,292 |
BN18 0HX 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,260 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brookpit Lane , Clymping BN17 5QU | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN | 2out of 4 | 3,625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnham Primary School Elm Grove , Barnham PO22 0HW | 3out of 4 | 3,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School The Street , Walberton BN18 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3,915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 5,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,037 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 | 414 yd | |
| Arun Sports Arena Ltd | Southern Grainstore, Ford Airfield Industrial Estate Rollaston Park | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton Chippy | Yapton Fish Bar Main Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton Southern Co-operative | The Co-op Main Road | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arun Sports Arena UNIT A3 UNIT A3 FORD AIRFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | artificial grass pitch | 567 yd |
| Ford Indoor Football Arena (Closed) Ford Airfield Industrial Estate | artificial grass pitch | 637 yd |
| Yapton And Ford Village Hall MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 964 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.