Area Analysis Arun, South East

PO21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO21 postcode area.

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Population

43,623

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,467 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

PO21 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £323k. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.

home £323,460 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO21 is a postcode district in Arun, South East, covering 1330 active and 455 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PO21 (12%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PO21 are around £323k, down 2.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO21 at 270 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 46 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PO21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4257
Anti-social behaviour1635
Criminal damage and arson1333
Shoplifting970
Public order890

school Local Schools

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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils
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Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good204 pupils
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Rose Green Infant School

Good267 pupils
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils
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The Regis School

Good1591 pupils
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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant
  • Admiral casino
  • Aldwick British Legion
  • Bar Rosso
  • Beachcomber Inn
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Bucharest super market
  • Co-Op
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
  • Morrisons
  • Nisa Supermarket
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Royals Fish And Chips
  • Whittington's
  • Best kebab
  • Bright Moon
  • Burrito Bull
  • + 32 more
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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Premier Chichester road
  • Regis Service Station
  • Megatreats
  • Minutka Polish Shop
  • Nisa Local
  • + 56 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Homestead Guest House
  • Ocean Hotel
  • Royal Norfolk Hotel
  • Sea Crest Private Hotel
  • Shoreline Hotel
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Aldwick beach cafe
  • 359 bistro bar
  • Aldwick cafe and restaurant
  • Alison Johnston
  • Angelina's Bar & Eatery
  • + 67 more