Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

PO21 4FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO21 4FA.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO21 4FA 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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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

At 80% private renter occupancy, PO21 4FA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

PO21 4FA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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 Hotham ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.

Day-to-day life in PO21 4FA has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (181 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 4FA are sourced from Output Area E00184815 (shared with 459 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 4FA. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 rates near PO21 4FA are high at 181 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 offences345
Anti-social behaviour138
Criminal damage and arson114
Shoplifting96
Public order73

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 pupils0.4 km
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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils0.9 km
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South Bersted CofE Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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Felpham Community College

Good1432 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Bognor Regis Bowls Club0.5 km
  • The Bognor Cockle0.4 km
  • Bognor Rock Shop0.3 km
  • Patel News0.6 km
  • Grape Tree0.1 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Royal Norfolk Hotel0.7 km
  • Ocean Hotel0.6 km
  • Shoreline Hotel0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • 381 Restaurant0.5 km
  • Star and Garter0.6 km
  • Punch and Judy0.1 km
  • The Claremont Inn0.6 km
  • The Dog and Duck0.3 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision0.4 km
  • Pier Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • The Coastal Coffee Co.0.5 km
  • The dolphin cafe0.5 km
  • Yannis fish and chips0.3 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Peri Peri House0.4 km
  • Sussex Fryer0.6 km
  • Best kebab0.3 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • healthy kitchen0.1 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Bucharest super market0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Nisa Supermarket0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bognor Regis0.5 km
  • Barnham5.7 km
  • Ford8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Lyon Street Shops0.1 km
  • Town Hall0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • York Road0.1 km