Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

CRESCENT ROAD, PO21 1QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT ROAD, PO21 1QG.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO21 1QG 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.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO21 1QG spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £141k. Property prices are trending up 121.4% year-on-year.

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

PO21 1QG is an up-and-coming urban area on Crescent Road, 0.4km 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 — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 121.4% year-on-year. 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 1QG are sourced from Output Area E00160301 (shared with 9 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 1QG. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 108,000

14 sales · Mean £ 104,821

Terraced

£ 196,000

8 sales · Mean £ 193,375

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

Crime around PO21 1QG is above average at 138 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 offences398
Anti-social behaviour170
Criminal damage and arson126
Shoplifting99
Public order85

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good310 pupils0.3 km
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Edward Bryant School

Good613 pupils0.4 km
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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.5 km
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South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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Nyewood CofE Junior School

Good323 pupils1.3 km
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Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis

Good224 pupils1.3 km
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good297 pupils1.4 km
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The Regis School

Good1591 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.3 km
  • The Bognor Cockle0.4 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.4 km
  • Grande Wines0.9 km
  • Patel News0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Homestead Guest House0.9 km
  • Royal Norfolk Hotel0.5 km
  • Sea Crest Private Hotel1.0 km
  • The Navigator Hotel0.9 km
  • Ocean Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant0.4 km
  • Star and Garter0.4 km
  • Punch and Judy0.4 km
  • The Claremont Inn0.4 km
  • The Dog and Duck0.3 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Aldwick cafe and restaurant0.9 km
  • Chez Moi0.8 km
  • Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.4 km
  • Mamma Mia0.9 km
  • Pier Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Bucharest super market0.2 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Fais Kitchen0.8 km
  • Maryam Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Peri Peri House0.3 km
  • Sussex Fryer0.4 km
  • Best kebab0.2 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Crescent Road0.0 km
  • Queensway0.1 km
  • Queensway0.1 km
  • Bognor Station0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km