Birch Close, Arundel
House prices, sold prices and local information for BN18 9HN.
At a glance
5 property sales on Birch Close, Arundel have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 23 May 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £623,500. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Birch Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birch Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all BN18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £623,500 | 23 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Birch Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Birch Close BN18 9HN | 23 May 2025 | £875,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Birch Close BN18 9HN | 14 Nov 2022 | £645,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Birch Close BN18 9HN | 15 Dec 2021 | £655,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Birch Close BN18 9HN | 19 Sep 2018 | £545,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Birch Close BN18 9HN | 13 Oct 2017 | £397,500 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Birch Close | £545,000 (Sep 2018) → £645,000 (Nov 2022) → £875,000 (May 2025) | +61% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Birch Close
Crime
20 crimes were reported within about a mile of Birch Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Birch Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower Arun Flood alert area
- Arundel on the River Arun Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Birch Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel CofE Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| My Choice School Arundel 25 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Walberton & Binsted CofE Primary School 203 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Lyminster Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Yapton CE Primary School 304 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Cornfield School, Littlehampton 83 pupils | Community special school | 8–16 | Report | 2.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Arundel station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Ford station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Littlehampton station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- Torton Hill Road (just before, Bernard Road) 7 min walk
- Jarvis Road (N-bound, Jarvis Road) 7 min walk
- Torton Hill Road (just after, Bernard Road) 7 min walk
- Priory Road (adj, Bernard Road) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Arundel Surgery
Green Lane Close, Arundel · 0.5 mi - Avisford Medical Group
North End Road, Yapton, Arundel · 2.5 mi - Acf Medical Group
Fitzalan Medical Centre, Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton · 3.4 mi - Park Surgery
St. Floras Road, Littlehampton · 3.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 596 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,346 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 67% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in BN18
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- Fitzalan Road£425k
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