Postcode Analysis Arun, South East

CHICHESTER ROAD, PO21 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHICHESTER ROAD, PO21 5AU.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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Southway Primary School

Good554 pupils0.7 km
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Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis

Good297 pupils0.8 km
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The Regis School

Good1591 pupils0.8 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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Bognor Regis Nursery School

Outstanding141 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Old Priory B&b0.7 km
  • Willow Rise0.7 km
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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Newtown Social Club0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
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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