Is PO22 0BW a safe place to live?

Yes, PO22 0BW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PO22 0BW?

The average property price in PO22 0BW is currently around £398k.

What is the population of PO22 0BW?

The population for the PO22 0BW area is approximately 422 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

CHURCH LANE, PO22 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, PO22 0BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

groups

Population

422

cake

Avg Age

payments

Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

work

Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety

9/10

family_restroomFamily

8/10

favoriteHealth

1/10

workEmployment

5/10

diversity_3Diversity

3/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

directions_transitTransit

4/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

trending_upInvestment

10/10

psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO22 0BW — age 48, 87% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £398k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

home £398,000 median price shield Safety 9/10

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO22 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane, 0.7km from Barnham in Barnham (Arun). Administratively it sits within Barnham ward and the Arundel and South Downs constituency.

For serious buyers, PO22 0BW is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 £398k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO22 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00160084 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO22 0BW. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%

Asian / British Asian1.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 2%

lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 398,000

1 sales · Mean £ 398,000

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

PO22 0BW 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 offences3

Anti-social behaviour1

Criminal damage and arson1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

St Philip Howard Catholic School

Outstanding1149 pupils1.0 km

Barnham Primary School

Good298 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Barnham Trading Post0.8 km
Tesco Express0.8 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Murrell Arms0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby

Barnham Fish Bar0.8 km
Barnham Kebab and Pizza House0.8 km
Barnham Tandoori Takeaway0.8 km
Lantern House0.8 km
Barnham Chinese takeaway0.8 km
+ 1 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Baps ‘n’ Buns0.8 km
Gio’s Espresso and Wine Bar0.8 km

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-operative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Barnham0.7 km
Ford4.5 km
Bognor Regis4.9 km