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.
BERRYMILL CLOSE, PO21 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERRYMILL CLOSE, PO21 1AY.
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41
£ 47,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO21 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
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
Downview Primary School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ocean Hotel0.9 km
- Shoreline Hotel0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PO211AY · Data under Open Government Licence