Bilsham Road is in Yapton, Arundel and in Arun district. BN18 0JW 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 Bilsham Road, Yapton, Arundel, BN18 0JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN18 0JG, BN18 0HH, BN18 0JB, BN18 0LB, BN18 0HQ, BN18 0JH, BN18 0JQ, BN18 0HF, BN18 0JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BN18 0JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.8% | 36% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 46.6% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 56.5% | 46.3% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 14.4% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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 | 15.9% | 15.7% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 26.9% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.5% | 92.3% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 99.4% | 94.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 93.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bilsham Road was 79.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Yapton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bilsham Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Yapton and the 176th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Medway Cottages Bilsham Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-11-17 | £246,080 |
| 5 Medway Cottages Bilsham Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-04 | £213,240 |
| 6 Medway Cottages Bilsham Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2022-07-29 | £315,892 |
| 7 Medway Cottages Bilsham Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-01-26 | £273,600 |
| 8 Medway Cottages Bilsham Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-01-20 | £416,100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 879 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brookpit Lane , Clymping BN17 5QU | 3out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN | 2out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnham Primary School Elm Grove , Barnham PO22 0HW | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School The Street , Walberton BN18 0PH | 3out of 4 | 3,671 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 | 3,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 4,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy Lime Avenue , Westergate PO20 3UE | 3out of 4 | 4,921 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 | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton Southern Co-operative | The Co-op Main Road | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yapton And Ford Village Hall MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 471 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.