Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

PO21 2QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO21 2QJ.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

56

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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 2QJ 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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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO21 2QJ — age 56, 34% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

PO21 2QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.2km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

Day-to-day life in PO21 2QJ has the character of a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2QJ are sourced from Output Area E00160290 (shared with 15 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 2QJ. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around PO21 2QJ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences94
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft20
Shoplifting17

school Local Schools

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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.9 km
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils1.0 km
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils1.2 km
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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils1.3 km
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The Regis School

Good1591 pupils1.4 km
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Southway Primary School

Good554 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.7 km
  • The Bognor Cockle0.8 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.9 km
  • Grande Wines0.1 km
  • Patel News0.6 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Homestead Guest House0.2 km
  • Royal Norfolk Hotel0.5 km
  • Sea Crest Private Hotel0.1 km
  • The Aldwick B&B0.3 km
  • The Navigator Hotel0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant0.7 km
  • Star and Garter0.6 km
  • The Waverley0.1 km
  • The Claremont Inn0.5 km
  • The Dog and Duck0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Aldwick cafe and restaurant0.1 km
  • Chez Moi0.1 km
  • Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.8 km
  • Mamma Mia0.2 km
  • Pier Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Fais Kitchen0.1 km
  • Maryam Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • Peri Peri House0.8 km
  • Sussex Fryer0.6 km
  • Best kebab0.8 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis1.0 km
  • Barnham6.5 km
  • Chichester8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Aldwick Post Office0.1 km
  • Aldwick Post Office0.1 km
  • Wood Street0.2 km
  • Wood Street0.2 km
  • Oakleigh Court0.2 km