PO21 1BH is an active urban area on Lyon Street, 0.1km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Hotham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.
Within the PO21 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £119k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO21 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00160276 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYON STREET, PO21 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYON STREET, PO21 1BH.
200
52
£ 44,500 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO21 1BH 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO21 1BH — age 52, 30% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £119k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO21 1BH. The average age is 52.5. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 119,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PO21 1BH are high at 182 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Bognor Cockle0.5 km
- Bognor Rock Shop0.4 km
- Patel News0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.1 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Royal Norfolk Hotel0.7 km
- Ocean Hotel0.6 km
- Shoreline Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- 381 Restaurant0.5 km
- Star and Garter0.6 km
- Punch and Judy0.1 km
- The Claremont Inn0.7 km
- The Dog and Duck0.3 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.5 km
- Pier Coffee Shop0.5 km
- The Coastal Coffee Co.0.6 km
- The dolphin cafe0.5 km
- Yannis fish and chips0.4 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Peri Peri House0.4 km
- Sussex Fryer0.6 km
- Best kebab0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- healthy kitchen0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Bucharest super market0.3 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- Nisa Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis0.4 km
- Barnham5.6 km
- Ford8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lyon Street Shops0.0 km
- Sudley Road0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Laburnum Centre0.1 km
- Den Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO211BH · Data under Open Government Licence