Town Pop. 5,453

Living in Yapton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yapton comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Yapton most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 31/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the BN17 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the BN17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Its lifestyle score runs 18 points below the BN17 district's 62/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BN17 postcode district.

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Yapton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
31
141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 238 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 199 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 72 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Vehicle crime 46 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Shoplifting 43 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 175 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tack Lee Road 69 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 64 crimes
  3. 3 Cobham Close 48 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Yapton CE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital9.2 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre19.4 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsSussex Community NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)16 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,265 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
67
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across Arun
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 144 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed3.3%Retired25.7%Student3.1%Other inactive14.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary28.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Arun · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Ford 1.2 mi
Barnham 2 mi
Littlehampton 2.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 18.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 18.4 mi
J2 A3(M) 18.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 31
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 54
Detached £420,000 20
Semi-detached £350,000 17
Terraced £259,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£248k £350k £456k £558k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Walberton 33 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wick (Arun) 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Barnham (Arun) 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Arundel 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Littlehampton 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shripney 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Slindon 28 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bognor Regis 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Norton (Arun) 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rustington 59 5.0 mi away ⇄
Tangmere 48 5.4 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yapton a nice place to live?

Yapton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yapton is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Yapton?

Yapton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 31/100. There were 773 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yapton?

Among the top-rated schools in Yapton are St Mary's CofE Primary School and Yapton CE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Yapton in total.

What are house prices like in Yapton?

The current median house price in Yapton is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £420,000, semi-detached £350,000, terraced £259,000. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Yapton

BN17 49 ⇄
BN18 36 ⇄

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