Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

BERRYMILL CLOSE, PO21 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERRYMILL CLOSE, PO21 1AY.

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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 1AY 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

With 41% social renting, PO21 1AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Berrymill Close, 0.5km 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 1AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO21 1AY 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 1AY. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 123,000

3 sales · Mean £ 133,000

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

Crime around PO21 1AY is moderate at 53 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 offences147
Criminal damage and arson69
Anti-social behaviour45
Other theft38
Public order31

school Local Schools

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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils0.5 km
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South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils0.7 km
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Bognor Regis Nursery School

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

Good297 pupils1.0 km
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Felpham Community College

Good1432 pupils1.2 km
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Downview Primary School

Good621 pupils1.5 km
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club1.0 km
  • The Bognor Cockle1.0 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.6 km
  • Dlight Express0.7 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant1.0 km
  • Admiral casino0.6 km
  • Bar Rosso0.9 km
  • Beachcomber Inn0.9 km
  • Br Railway Sports Social Club0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • The dolphin cafe1.0 km
  • Yannis fish and chips0.9 km
  • Hotham Park Cafe0.6 km
  • 359 bistro bar0.6 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Peri Peri House0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Victoria Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Best kebab0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ocean Hotel0.9 km
  • Shoreline Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Nisa Supermarket0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Bucharest super market0.5 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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