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.
SUSSEX DRIVE, PO21 4RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX DRIVE, PO21 4RW.
266
59
£ 42,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Rose Green Infant School
Rose Green Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nyetimber Stores0.4 km
- Chemist0.6 km
- Cooperative Food0.7 km
- Pagham Village Stores0.6 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PO214RW · Data under Open Government Licence