Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

LONGFORD ROAD, PO21 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGFORD ROAD, PO21 1AE.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 40, PO21 1AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO21 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longford Road, 0.7km from Bognor, Upper in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Orchard ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 9.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO21 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00160330 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO21 1AE. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 107,500

5 sales · Mean £ 102,790

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 256,500

Terraced

£ 228,000

5 sales · Mean £ 244,200

Detached

£ 271,000

2 sales · Mean £ 271,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO21 1AE is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences190
Criminal damage and arson69
Anti-social behaviour60
Shoplifting56
Other theft44

school Local Schools

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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils0.3 km
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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils0.6 km
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South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good297 pupils0.9 km
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Felpham Community College

Good1432 pupils1.3 km
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils1.4 km
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.9 km
  • The Bognor Cockle1.0 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.9 km
  • Patel News1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant1.0 km
  • Star and Garter1.0 km
  • Admiral casino0.6 km
  • Br Railway Sports Social Club0.6 km
  • Punch and Judy0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • The Coastal Coffee Co.1.0 km
  • The dolphin cafe0.9 km
  • Yannis fish and chips0.9 km
  • Hotham Park Cafe0.8 km
  • 359 bistro bar0.7 km
  • + 43 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Peri Peri House0.9 km
  • Sussex Fryer0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Victoria Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Best kebab0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Bucharest super market0.5 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis0.4 km
  • Barnham5.2 km
  • Ford8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Signal Box0.0 km
  • Signal Box0.1 km
  • Spencer Street0.1 km
  • Havelock Road0.1 km
  • Spencer Street0.1 km