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.
PO21 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO21 1AU.
243
41
£ 47,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO21 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Edward Bryant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
South Bersted CofE Primary School
Bognor Regis Nursery School
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
Felpham Community College
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis
Nyewood CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: PO211AU · Data under Open Government Licence