PO21 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Hotham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO21 1BE offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00160271 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO21 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO21 1BE.
284
45
£ 44,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO21 1BE 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.
Area Character
PO21 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO21 1BE. The average age is 45.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO21 1BE are high at 144 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Edward Bryant School
Bognor Regis Nursery School
South Bersted CofE Primary School
Felpham Community College
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
Nyewood CofE Junior School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Bognor Cockle0.6 km
- Bognor Rock Shop0.5 km
- Patel News0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.2 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Royal Norfolk Hotel0.8 km
- Ocean Hotel0.7 km
- Shoreline Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- 381 Restaurant0.6 km
- Star and Garter0.6 km
- Punch and Judy0.3 km
- The Claremont Inn0.7 km
- The Dog and Duck0.4 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.6 km
- Pier Coffee Shop0.6 km
- The Coastal Coffee Co.0.6 km
- The dolphin cafe0.6 km
- Yannis fish and chips0.5 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Peri Peri House0.5 km
- Sussex Fryer0.6 km
- Best kebab0.4 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- healthy kitchen0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Bucharest super market0.2 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Morrisons0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis0.3 km
- Barnham5.5 km
- Ford8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Centre0.1 km
- Sudley Road0.1 km
- William Street0.1 km
- William Street0.2 km
- Lyon Street Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO211BE · Data under Open Government Licence