PO21 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Road North, 0.6km from Bognor, Upper in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Hotham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £212k. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00160270 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND ROAD NORTH, PO21 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND ROAD NORTH, PO21 1AT.
384
37
£ 44,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO21 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO21 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO21 1AT. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 132,500
1 sales · Mean £ 132,500
Semi-Detached
£ 248,000
1 sales · Mean £ 248,000
Detached
£ 257,500
1 sales · Mean £ 257,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO21 1AT is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Edward Bryant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bognor Regis Nursery School
South Bersted CofE Primary School
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
Felpham Community College
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis
Nyewood CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Bognor Cockle1.0 km
- Bognor Rock Shop0.9 km
- Patel News1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- 381 Restaurant0.9 km
- Star and Garter1.0 km
- Admiral casino0.6 km
- Bar Rosso1.0 km
- Beachcomber Inn1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- The Coastal Coffee Co.1.0 km
- The dolphin cafe0.9 km
- Yannis fish and chips0.9 km
- Hotham Park Cafe0.7 km
- 359 bistro bar0.6 km
- + 49 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Peri Peri House0.9 km
- Sussex Fryer0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Victoria Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Best kebab0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ocean Hotel1.0 km
- Shoreline Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Nisa Supermarket1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Bucharest super market0.4 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis0.4 km
- Barnham5.2 km
- Ford8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Spencer Street0.1 km
- Spencer Street0.1 km
- Signal Box0.1 km
- Signal Box0.1 km
- Havelock Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO211AT · Data under Open Government Licence