Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

GRAVITS LANE, PO21 5LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAVITS LANE, PO21 5LR.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO21 5LR 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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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 67% social renting, PO21 5LR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PO21 5LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gravits Lane, 1.4km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Pevensey ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO21 5LR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5LR are sourced from Output Area E00160386 (shared with 5 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 5LR. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

PO21 5LR has low crime rates — 45 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 offences110
Anti-social behaviour40
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.5 km
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils0.5 km
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils0.5 km
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The Regis School

Good1591 pupils0.5 km
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Southway Primary School

Good554 pupils0.6 km
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good297 pupils1.0 km
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South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Grande Wines1.0 km
  • European Mini Market0.9 km
  • Kopernik Deli0.9 km
  • Picturedrome Cinema0.9 km
  • Tesco Bognor Station Road Express1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Homestead Guest House0.9 km
  • The Aldwick B&B0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Aldwick cafe and restaurant1.0 km
  • Mamma Mia1.0 km
  • Friends Cafe & Bakery1.0 km
  • Jasmine House0.9 km
  • Syrup Cafe1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Fais Kitchen1.0 km
  • Maryam Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Forever Grazing0.4 km
  • Linden Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Br Railway Sports Social Club0.9 km
  • The Martlets0.9 km
  • The Lamb Inn1.0 km
  • Hts Catering0.9 km
  • Seasons0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis0.9 km
  • Barnham5.7 km
  • Chichester8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
  • Hawthorn Road0.2 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
  • Sports Ground0.2 km
  • Collyer Avenue0.2 km