Bilsham Lane is in Yapton, Arundel and in Arun district. BN18 0JX 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 Lane, Yapton, Arundel, BN18 0JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN18 0JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.1% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.9% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 26.6% | 33.1% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 47.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 43% | 42.9% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.2% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 13.8% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 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 | 25.3% | 19.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 29.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.6% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 97.9% | 94.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.1% | 94.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bilsham Lane was 183.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% higher than the Yapton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bilsham Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Yapton and the 54th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Barn Bilsham Lane, Arundel, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-03-29 | £1,073,390 |
| Manor Cottage Bilsham Lane, Arundel, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2019-07-17 | £704,583 |
| Manor Barn Bilsham Lane, Arundel, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2015-10-30 | £837,767 |
| Long Barn Bilsham Lane, Arundel, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 1999-04-01 | £1,051,996 |
| Bilsham Croft Bilsham Lane, Arundel, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 1998-12-16 | £1,268,918 |
BN18 0JX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0JX 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.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Nursery School 85 Victoria Drive , PO21 2TB | 4out of 4 | 5,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,799 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN | 2out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downview Primary School Wroxham Way , Felpham PO22 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnham Primary School Elm Grove , Barnham PO22 0HW | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brookpit Lane , Clymping BN17 5QU | 3out of 4 | 3,655 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 | 3,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy Lime Avenue , Westergate PO20 3UE | 3out of 4 | 4,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 16.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 16.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 0.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.