BN18 Postcode District
BN18 is the Postcode District for Arundel in West Sussex
The BN18 postcode district is located in the BN Brighton postal area, BN18 has a population of 14,259 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 39.30 square miles (101.79 square kilometres or 25,152.00 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of BN18. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
In the BN18 postcode district in West Sussex, the primary settlement is Arundel. Other significant settlements include Binsted, Fontwell, Ford, Madehurst, Slindon Common, Tortington, Walberton, and Yapton. The most significant post town in this district is Arundel.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector BN18 0, covers Yapton and Walberton and Ford in West Sussex.
The sector BN18 8 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector BN18 9, covers Arundel and Amberley in West Sussex.
The post town for this district is ARUNDEL.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Arun District (515 postal codes), and finally, the Horsham District area (29 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton | 4.22 | SSE |
| Bognor Regis | 7.10 | SW |
| Petworth | 8.36 | N |
| Chichester | 9.23 | WSW |
| Worthing | 9.57 | ESE |
| Steyning | 10.77 | E |
| Midhurst | 10.97 | NW |
| Selsey | 13.33 | SW |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 13.35 | E |
| Southwick | 14.86 | E |
| Emsworth | 15.96 | W |
| Haslemere | 16.39 | NNW |
| Horsham | 17.24 | NE |
| Havant | 18.07 | W |
| Petersfield | 18.52 | WNW |
| Brighton and Hove | 19.05 | E |
| Horndean | 19.23 | W |
| Bordon | 21.22 | NW |
| Cuckfield | 21.23 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 502
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARUNDEL | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 127 |
| Yapton | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 104 |
| Walberton | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 55 |
| Ford | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 36 |
| Amberley | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 28 |
| Fontwell | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 20 |
| Poling | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 13 |
| Slindon | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 13 |
| Warningcamp | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 11 |
| Slindon Common | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 10 |
| Tortington | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 8 |
| ARUNDEL | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 8 |
| Wepham | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 7 |
| Binsted | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 6 |
| Madehurst | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 6 |
| Crossbush | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 5 |
| Ford | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 5 |
| Burpham | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 3 |
| Poling | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 3 |
| Slindon | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 3 |
| South Stoke | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 3 |
| Burpham | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 3 |
| Yapton | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 3 |
| Madehurst | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 2 |
| Yapton | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 2 |
| Houghton | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 2 |
| Fontwell | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 2 |
| Amberley | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 1 |
| Burpham | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 1 |
| Binsted | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 1 |
| Tortington | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 1 |
| Ford | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 1 |
| Yapton | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 1 |
| South Stoke | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 1 |
| Slindon Common | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 1 |
| Amberley | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 1 |
| ARUNDEL | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 1 |
| Slindon Common | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 1 |
| Houghton | ARUNDEL | BN18 9 | 1 |
| Slindon | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 1 |
| Fontwell | ARUNDEL | BN18 0 | 1 |
Street list for BN18
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FONTWELL CLOSE | 274 |
| MAIN ROAD B2233 | 176 |
| NELSON ROW | 78 |
| COBHAM CLOSE | 61 |
| TACK LEE ROAD | 61 |
| BILSHAM ROAD B2132 | 59 |
| TILLER CLOSE | 51 |
| HIGH STREET | 50 |
| NORTH END ROAD B2132 | 43 |
| TAYLORS CLOSE | 41 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1010 |
| Other theft | 332 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 322 |
| Shoplifting | 294 |
| Vehicle crime | 208 |
| Public order | 201 |
| Burglary | 140 |
| Other crime | 133 |
| Drugs | 70 |
| Possession of weapons | 32 |
| Bicycle theft | 26 |
| Robbery | 21 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | ARUNDEL | 51 | BN18 9AJ | View map | |
| TARRANT STREET | ARUNDEL | 40 | BN18 9DG | View map | |
| RIVER ROAD | ARUNDEL | 9 | BN18 9JR | View map | |
| QUEEN STREET | ARUNDEL | 7 | BN18 9JG | View map |
Schools in the district
Yapton CE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
North End Road , Yapton , Arundel
Postcode: BN18 0DU
Headteacher: Mrs Kim Huggett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Street , Walberton , Arundel
Postcode: BN18 0PH
Headteacher: Mrs Laura Brockhurst (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Slindon CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Meadsway , Slindon , Arundel
Postcode: BN18 0QU
Headteacher: Miss Laura Webb (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Amicus School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
The Coach House , Arundel Road , Fontwell , Arundel
Postcode: BN18 0SX
Headteacher: Ms Leeha Watney (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Arundel
Phase: Primary
Address:
London Road , Arundel
Postcode: BN18 9BA
Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Horne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Arundel CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Jarvis Road , Arundel
Postcode: BN18 9HT
Headteacher: Mr A D Simpson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Amberley CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Road , Amberley , Arundel
Postcode: BN18 9NB
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Martin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
My Choice School Arundel
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
2 SEFTON LANE - formerly Yeomans Nursery , Warningcamp , Arundel , West Sussex
Postcode: BN18 9QY
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Wye (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time For Teeth Hmp Ford | FORD ROAD, FORD, ARUNDEL, WEST SUSSEX, BN18 0BX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowcroft, Bilsham Road | MEADOWCROFT, BILSHAM ROAD, YAPTON, WEST SUSSEX, BN18 0JG | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01243 551118 |
| 2 | Arundel Surgery | GREEN LANE CLOSE, ARUNDEL, WEST SUSSEX, BN18 9HG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01903 882191 |
| 3 | Avisford Medical Group | NORTH END ROAD, YAPTON, ARUNDEL, WEST SUSSEX, BN18 0DU | GP PRACTICE | Call 01243 551321 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yapton Pharmacy | 2 YAPTON GATE, MAIN ROAD, YAPTON, ARUNDEL, BN18 0EY | PHARMACY | Call 01243 554189 |
| 2 | Jhoots Pharmacy | ARUNDEL HEALTH CENTRE, GREEN LANE CLOSE, ARUNDEL, BN18 9HG | PHARMACY | Call 01903 882261 |
| 3 | Arundel Pharmacy | 20 HIGH STREET, ARUNDEL, BN18 9AB | PHARMACY | Call 01903 492152 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Steels Ltd - Arundel | 39 TARRANT STREET, ARUNDEL, WEST SUSSEX, BN18 9DG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £628,846 | 111 | £571,367 | 154 | £556,231 | 190 | £554,655 | 206 |
| Semi-detached | £385,618 | 69 | £366,451 | 104 | £390,279 | 90 | £411,037 | 103 |
| Terraced | £345,020 | 73 | £371,892 | 80 | £391,617 | 69 | £411,395 | 83 |
| Flats | £197,876 | 25 | £246,818 | 38 | £238,509 | 45 | £259,639 | 44 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Amberley
CRS Code: AMY
Operator: SN
Line: Arun Valley Line
Company: Southern
Arundel
CRS Code: ARU
Operator: SN
Line: Arun Valley Line
Company: Southern
Ford
CRS Code: FOD
Operator: SN
Line: West Coastway Line|Arun Valley Line
Company: Southern
Accessible motorway junctions
A3(M) J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.92
Average Driving Distance: 22.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 491
A3(M) J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.25
Average Driving Distance: 23.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 442
A3(M) J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.80
Average Driving Distance: 24.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 494
A3(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.98
Average Driving Distance: 26.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 494
A3(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.08
Average Driving Distance: 28.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 494
M23 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 33.33
Average Driving Distance: 28.62
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 52
M23 J10A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 36.51
Average Driving Distance: 27.51
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| BN18 0 | Arundel Delivery Office |
| BN18 9 | Arundel Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | N | 1 | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| B | N | 1 | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the BN18 postal code is Yapton followed by ARUNDEL, and Walberton.
The BN18 Postcode shares a border with GU28 (PETWORTH, Northchapel, Graffham), BN13 (WORTHING, Patching, Clapham), RH20 (Storrington, PULBOROUGH, West Chiltington), PO22 (BOGNOR REGIS, Barnham, Felpham), BN17 (LITTLEHAMPTON, Wick, Climping) and BN16 (Rustington, East Preston, Angmering).
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