Kirdford Road is in Arundel and in Arun district. BN18 9EF is located in the Arundel & Walberton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Arundel and South Downs. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirdford Road, Arundel, BN18 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN18 9EA, BN18 9EE, BN18 9DX, BN18 9EQ, BN18 9ED, BN18 9SA, BN18 9EB, BN18 9EL, BN18 9EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN18 9EF 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 | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 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 | 28.6% | 37.1% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 47.4% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 57.5% | 51.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 36.9% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.3% | 11.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 17.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 39.4% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.3% | 93% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirdford Road was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Arundel & Walberton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirdford Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arundel & Walberton and the 246th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Kirdford Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-23 | £383,539 |
| 8 Kirdford Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-12-14 | £374,085 |
| 10 Kirdford Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2017-04-13 | £411,209 |
| 2 Kirdford Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2010-07-09 | £275,919 |
| 10 Kirdford Road, Arundel, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2005-07-01 | £392,483 |
BN18 9EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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 9EF 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel CofE Primary School Jarvis Road , BN18 9HT | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Arundel London Road , BN18 9BA | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyminster Primary School Wick Street , BN17 7JZ | 2out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School The Street , Walberton BN18 0PH | 3out of 4 | 4,261 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| White Meadows Primary Academy Whitelea Road , Wick BN17 7JL | 3out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Littlehampton Academy Fitzalan Road , BN17 6FE | 2out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Choice School Arundel 2 Yeomans Nursery , Warningcamp BN18 9QY | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornfield School, Littlehampton Cornfield Close , BN17 6HY | 3out of 4 | 4,455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Arundel Castle Cricket Club Limited | Arundel Castle Cricket Ground, Arundel Castle London Road | 716 yd | |
| Juniper | 37 Tarrant Street | 733 yd | |
| The Parsons Table | Units 2 And 8, Castle Mews Tarrant Street | 796 yd | |
| Butlers Restaurant | Butlers Bar And Restaurant, 25 Tarrant Street | 797 yd | |
| Le Gouter Ltd | 21 Tarrant Street | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms | Kings Arms, 36 Tarrant Street | 588 yd | |
| St Marys Gate Inn | St Marys Gate Inn London Road | 640 yd | |
| Fauna Drinks Ltd | Old Engine Shed, 6A London Road | 691 yd | |
| The Eagle | Eagle Inn, 41 Tarrant Street | 707 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | The Swan Hotel, 27 - 29 High Street | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Dragon | 32 Tarrant Street | 627 yd | |
| Trawlers Fish & Chips | 19 Queen Street | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 15 - 17 Queen Street | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arundel C Of E Primary School JARVIS ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Arundel Lido ARUNDEL LIDO ARUNDEL LIDO QUEEN STREET | swimming pool | 1,027 yd |
| Arundel Cc CHICHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.