Living in BN18, Arun
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around BN18 in Arun. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Arun: £321,927, up 3.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around BN18
30 recorded home sales on the streets around central BN18, with a median of £600,000 and a range from £65,000 to £1,280,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROOKERY BARN, BN18 0BG | detached | £1,250,000 | 2023-03-03 |
| 2 ROOKERY COTTAGES, BN18 0BG | semi-detached | £680,000 | 2022-01-11 |
| BRAMBLE BARN, BN18 0LQ | detached | £1,250,000 | 2021-07-16 |
| 4 ROOKERY COTTAGES, BN18 0BG | semi-detached | £630,000 | 2021-06-25 |
| KENTS COTTAGE, BN18 0LQ | detached | £978,500 | 2019-12-19 |
| 1 ROOKERY COTTAGES, BN18 0BG | semi-detached | £735,000 | 2019-08-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapton CE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Arundel CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| Slindon CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.2 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.5 mi |
6 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.6% |
| Professional occupations | 18.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.1% |
| Skilled trades | 12.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central BN18 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Arun's figures.
Common questions about BN18
What is the average house price in BN18?
The average sold price in Arun is £321,927 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in BN18?
Prices in Arun are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in BN18?
The median of 30 recorded sales around central BN18 is £600,000, ranging from £65,000 to £1,280,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in BN18?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central BN18, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in BN18?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN18 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is BN18 at risk of flooding?
Central BN18 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is BN18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £600,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is BN18 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central BN18 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? BN18 or BN17, BN18 or PO22, BN18 or BN16.
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