Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

PO21 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO21 1DT.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO21 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO21 1DT — age 41, 27% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

PO21 1DT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Marine 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00160308 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO21 1DT. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around PO21 1DT is above average at 113 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 offences357
Anti-social behaviour164
Criminal damage and arson109
Shoplifting97
Public order80

school Local Schools

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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils0.5 km
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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils0.6 km
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils1.2 km
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils1.2 km
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South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils1.3 km
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The Regis School

Good1591 pupils1.4 km
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good297 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.2 km
  • The Bognor Cockle0.3 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.3 km
  • Grande Wines0.8 km
  • Patel News0.2 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Homestead Guest House0.7 km
  • Royal Norfolk Hotel0.3 km
  • Sea Crest Private Hotel0.8 km
  • The Aldwick B&B0.9 km
  • The Navigator Hotel0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant0.2 km
  • Star and Garter0.3 km
  • The Waverley0.8 km
  • Punch and Judy0.5 km
  • The Claremont Inn0.2 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Aldwick cafe and restaurant0.7 km
  • Chez Moi0.6 km
  • Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.4 km
  • Mamma Mia0.8 km
  • Pier Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Bucharest super market0.4 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Fais Kitchen0.6 km
  • Maryam Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Peri Peri House0.3 km
  • Sussex Fryer0.2 km
  • Best kebab0.2 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis0.3 km
  • Barnham5.9 km
  • Ford8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Queensway0.1 km
  • Queensway0.1 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • Crescent Road0.2 km