Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

PO21 1LR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

200

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO21 1LR 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.

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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO21 1LR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1LR is an active urban area located 0.1km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Hotham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

PO21 1LR is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are high (212 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for PO21 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00160276 (shared with 11 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 1LR. 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

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1LR are high at 212 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 offences301
Anti-social behaviour111
Criminal damage and arson105
Shoplifting95
Public order65

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils0.2 km
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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils0.5 km
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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.9 km
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Felpham Community College

Good1432 pupils1.4 km
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South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.5 km
  • The Bognor Cockle0.5 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.4 km
  • Patel News0.6 km
  • Grape Tree0.2 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Royal Norfolk Hotel0.8 km
  • Ocean Hotel0.5 km
  • Shoreline Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant0.6 km
  • Star and Garter0.6 km
  • Punch and Judy0.1 km
  • The Claremont Inn0.7 km
  • The Dog and Duck0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Peri Peri House0.4 km
  • Sussex Fryer0.6 km
  • Best kebab0.4 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • healthy kitchen0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Bucharest super market0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Nisa Supermarket0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis0.5 km
  • Barnham5.7 km
  • Ford8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Lyon Street Shops0.1 km
  • Den Avenue0.1 km
  • York Road0.2 km