Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

CHURCH PATH, PO21 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH PATH, PO21 1DB.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO21 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PO21 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

PO21 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area on Church Path, 0.3km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Hotham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO21 1DB offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PO21 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00160271 (shared with 19 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 1DB. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around PO21 1DB is above average at 136 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 offences346
Criminal damage and arson126
Anti-social behaviour118
Shoplifting95
Public order69

school Local Schools

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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils0.2 km
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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.7 km
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South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils1.1 km
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Felpham Community College

Good1432 pupils1.3 km
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good297 pupils1.4 km
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils1.6 km
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.6 km
  • The Bognor Cockle0.7 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.6 km
  • Patel News0.7 km
  • Grape Tree0.3 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Royal Norfolk Hotel0.9 km
  • Ocean Hotel0.7 km
  • Shoreline Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant0.7 km
  • Star and Garter0.8 km
  • Punch and Judy0.4 km
  • The Claremont Inn0.8 km
  • The Dog and Duck0.5 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.7 km
  • Pier Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • The Coastal Coffee Co.0.7 km
  • The dolphin cafe0.7 km
  • Yannis fish and chips0.6 km
  • + 48 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Peri Peri House0.6 km
  • Sussex Fryer0.7 km
  • Best kebab0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • healthy kitchen0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Bucharest super market0.2 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis0.4 km
  • Barnham5.4 km
  • Ford8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Laburnum Centre0.2 km
  • William Street0.2 km
  • Edward Bryant School0.2 km
  • Edward Bryant School0.2 km
  • William Street0.2 km