PO21 5AU is a safe, established residential area on Chichester Road, 0.3km from North Bersted in Bognor Regis. Administratively it sits within Bersted ward and the Bognor Regis and Littlehampton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £354k, down 34.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO21 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00160141 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHICHESTER ROAD, PO21 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHICHESTER ROAD, PO21 5AU.
289
42
£ 52,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO21 5AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £354k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 34.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO21 5AU. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 307,500
5 sales · Mean £ 293,800
Detached
£ 345,000
3 sales · Mean £ 365,666
Flat
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO21 5AU has low crime rates — 21 incidents 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
Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis
Southway Primary School
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis
The Regis School
South Bersted CofE Primary School
Nyewood CofE Junior School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Old Priory B&b0.7 km
- Willow Rise0.7 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Chalcroft Nurseries And Garden Centre0.5 km
- Inflate 2 Create0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- Premier Bersted (337-379 Chichester road)0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Newtown Social Club0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- China Dragon0.3 km
- Habib0.3 km
- King Pizza and Kebab0.3 km
- Regal0.5 km
- Ruchi0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bognor Regis1.8 km
- Barnham5.1 km
- Chichester7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco Express0.0 km
- The Royal Oak0.1 km
- The Royal Oak0.1 km
- Whiteways0.1 km
- The Royal Oak0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO215AU · Data under Open Government Licence