PO21 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Clarence Road, 0.1km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Hotham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO21 1AL offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PO21 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00160278 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENCE ROAD, PO21 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENCE ROAD, PO21 1AL.
240
50
£ 44,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO21 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PO21 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £130k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO21 1AL. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 130,000
10 sales · Mean £ 127,000
Terraced
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO21 1AL are high at 207 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Edward Bryant School
Bognor Regis Nursery School
South Bersted CofE Primary School
Felpham Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Bognor Cockle0.5 km
- Bognor Rock Shop0.4 km
- Patel News0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.1 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Royal Norfolk Hotel0.7 km
- Ocean Hotel0.6 km
- Shoreline Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- 381 Restaurant0.5 km
- Star and Garter0.6 km
- Punch and Judy0.1 km
- The Claremont Inn0.7 km
- The Dog and Duck0.3 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.5 km
- Pier Coffee Shop0.5 km
- The Coastal Coffee Co.0.5 km
- The dolphin cafe0.5 km
- Yannis fish and chips0.3 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Peri Peri House0.4 km
- Sussex Fryer0.6 km
- Best kebab0.4 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- healthy kitchen0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Bucharest super market0.4 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Nisa Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis0.5 km
- Barnham5.7 km
- Ford8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Lyon Street Shops0.1 km
- Den Avenue0.1 km
- York Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO211AL · Data under Open Government Licence