Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

SUSSEX DRIVE, PO21 4RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX DRIVE, PO21 4RW.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PO21 4RW is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £350k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.

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

PO21 4RW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sussex Drive, 0.3km from Nyetimber in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Pagham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For serious buyers, PO21 4RW is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 13.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO21 4RW are sourced from Output Area E00160371 (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 4RW. The average age is 59.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

7 sales · Mean £ 344,571

Detached

£ 370,000

3 sales · Mean £ 388,333

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

PO21 4RW has low crime rates — 14 incidents 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Rose Green Infant School

Good267 pupils1.0 km
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Rose Green Junior School

Good361 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nyetimber Stores0.4 km
  • Chemist0.6 km
  • Cooperative Food0.7 km
  • Pagham Village Stores0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bear Inn0.5 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.3 km
  • The Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • Mash & Barrel, Show Bar, Cooks and Mini Market1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Little London Tea Shop0.5 km
  • Pagham Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Pagham Football Social Club0.4 km
  • The Inglenook Hotel0.6 km
  • Pagham Beach Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Qmin0.4 km
  • Magic Wok0.6 km
  • Small Fry0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis4.3 km
  • Chichester7.1 km
  • Fishbourne (Sussex)9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bishops Close0.1 km
  • Bishops Close0.2 km
  • Cardinal's Drive0.3 km
  • Cardinal's Drive0.3 km
  • St Ninian's Church0.3 km