PO21 2QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.2km from Bognor Regis in Bognor Regis. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Marine ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.
Day-to-day life in PO21 2QJ has the character of a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2QJ are sourced from Output Area E00160290 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO21 2QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO21 2QJ.
355
56
£ 44,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO21 2QJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO21 2QJ — age 56, 34% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO21 2QJ. The average age is 55.8. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO21 2QJ is moderate at 55 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
Bognor Regis Nursery School
Nyewood CofE Junior School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Edward Bryant School
The Regis School
Southway Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.7 km
- The Bognor Cockle0.8 km
- Bognor Rock Shop0.9 km
- Grande Wines0.1 km
- Patel News0.6 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Homestead Guest House0.2 km
- Royal Norfolk Hotel0.5 km
- Sea Crest Private Hotel0.1 km
- The Aldwick B&B0.3 km
- The Navigator Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- 381 Restaurant0.7 km
- Star and Garter0.6 km
- The Waverley0.1 km
- The Claremont Inn0.5 km
- The Dog and Duck0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Aldwick cafe and restaurant0.1 km
- Chez Moi0.1 km
- Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.8 km
- Mamma Mia0.2 km
- Pier Coffee Shop0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Fais Kitchen0.1 km
- Maryam Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- Peri Peri House0.8 km
- Sussex Fryer0.6 km
- Best kebab0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis1.0 km
- Barnham6.5 km
- Chichester8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Aldwick Post Office0.1 km
- Aldwick Post Office0.1 km
- Wood Street0.2 km
- Wood Street0.2 km
- Oakleigh Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO212QJ · Data under Open Government Licence