Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

PO21 1NE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

315

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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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 1NE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 33% 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 1NE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, PO21 1NE offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 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 1NE are sourced from Output Area E00160291 (shared with 34 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 1NE. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 1NE is above average at 135 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 offences306
Anti-social behaviour136
Criminal damage and arson100
Shoplifting96
Public order62

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils0.4 km
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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils0.7 km
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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.8 km
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils1.5 km
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils1.5 km
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South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.2 km
  • The Bognor Cockle0.1 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.0 km
  • Grande Wines0.9 km
  • Patel News0.3 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Homestead Guest House0.9 km
  • Royal Norfolk Hotel0.4 km
  • Sea Crest Private Hotel1.0 km
  • The Navigator Hotel0.8 km
  • Ocean Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant0.2 km
  • Star and Garter0.3 km
  • The Waverley0.9 km
  • Punch and Judy0.3 km
  • The Claremont Inn0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Aldwick cafe and restaurant0.9 km
  • Chez Moi0.7 km
  • Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.1 km
  • Mamma Mia0.9 km
  • Pier Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.1 km
  • Bucharest super market0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Nisa Supermarket0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Fais Kitchen0.8 km
  • Maryam Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Peri Peri House0.1 km
  • Sussex Fryer0.3 km
  • Best kebab0.2 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis0.5 km
  • Barnham6.0 km
  • Ford8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlton Hotel0.0 km
  • Regis Centre0.1 km
  • Pier0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km