Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

PO21 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BA 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

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in PO21 1BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

PO21 1BA is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Bognor, Upper in Bognor Regis. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hotham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

The people who live in PO21 1BA are typical of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for PO21 1BA 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 1BA. 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 1BA is moderate at 72 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 offences189
Criminal damage and arson78
Anti-social behaviour62
Shoplifting53
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils0.4 km
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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.7 km
P

South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils0.8 km
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good297 pupils1.1 km
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Felpham Community College

Good1432 pupils1.2 km
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Downview Primary School

Good621 pupils1.6 km
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.9 km
  • The Bognor Cockle0.9 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.8 km
  • Patel News0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.5 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant0.9 km
  • Star and Garter1.0 km
  • Admiral casino0.5 km
  • Bar Rosso0.8 km
  • Beachcomber Inn0.8 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.9 km
  • Pier Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • The Coastal Coffee Co.0.9 km
  • The dolphin cafe0.9 km
  • Yannis fish and chips0.8 km
  • + 51 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Peri Peri House0.8 km
  • Sussex Fryer0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Victoria Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Best kebab0.7 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ocean Hotel0.8 km
  • Shoreline Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • Nisa Supermarket0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Bucharest super market0.4 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis0.4 km
  • Barnham5.2 km
  • Ford8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Hotham Way0.1 km
  • Spencer Street0.1 km
  • Edward Bryant School0.1 km
  • Edward Bryant School0.1 km
  • Spencer Street0.1 km