PO21 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Orchard ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO21 1BS offers 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. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for PO21 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00160334 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO21 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO21 1BS.
374
35
£ 52,700 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO21 1BS 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 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 26% 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 1BS. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO21 1BS is above average at 122 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
Edward Bryant School
Bognor Regis Nursery School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
South Bersted CofE Primary School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis
Nyewood CofE Junior School
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
The Regis School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Bognor Cockle0.6 km
- Bognor Rock Shop0.6 km
- Patel News0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Homestead Guest House1.0 km
- Royal Norfolk Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- 381 Restaurant0.6 km
- Star and Garter0.6 km
- Punch and Judy0.5 km
- The Claremont Inn0.6 km
- The Dog and Duck0.5 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Aldwick cafe and restaurant1.0 km
- Chez Moi0.9 km
- Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.6 km
- Pier Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Star Fish Kingdom0.9 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Bucharest super market0.2 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Fais Kitchen0.9 km
- Maryam Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Peri Peri House0.5 km
- Sussex Fryer0.5 km
- Best kebab0.4 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis0.0 km
- Barnham5.6 km
- Ford8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Station0.0 km
- Bognor Regis Rail Station0.0 km
- Station0.0 km
- Station0.1 km
- Bognor Regis Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO211BS · Data under Open Government Licence