Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

PO21 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO21 1AU.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO21 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PO21 1AU has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PO21 1AU is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Bognor, Upper in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Hotham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO21 1AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO21 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00160286 (shared with 11 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 1AU. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around PO21 1AU is moderate at 51 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 offences129
Criminal damage and arson64
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft35
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils0.4 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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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.7 km
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good297 pupils0.9 km
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Felpham Community College

Good1432 pupils1.2 km
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils1.5 km
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club1.0 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Dlight Express0.7 km
  • European Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Yannis fish and chips1.0 km
  • Hotham Park Cafe0.7 km
  • 359 bistro bar0.7 km
  • Cafe Central0.7 km
  • Cardamom Bay0.7 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Peri Peri House1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Victoria Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Best kebab0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Admiral casino0.7 km
  • Br Railway Sports Social Club0.7 km
  • Punch and Judy0.8 km
  • The Dog and Duck0.9 km
  • The Hatters Inn0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Bucharest super market0.5 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis0.5 km
  • Barnham5.1 km
  • Ford7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Signal Box0.0 km
  • Spencer Street0.1 km
  • Signal Box0.1 km
  • Spencer Street0.1 km
  • Hotham Way0.2 km