Spencer Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1FL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO21 1FL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	48.4%	-3.8%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	47.8%	51.6%	3.8%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around PO21 1FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	45.1%	48.6%	3.5%	37.9%	10.7%
Married: Opposite sex	34.5%	28%	-6.5%	44.2%	-16.2%
Separated	3.8%	2.8%	-1.0%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	13.3%	16.9%	3.6%	9.1%	7.8%
Widowed	3.4%	3.7%	0.3%	6.1%	-2.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.2%	41.3%	-7.9%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	36.2%	44.4%	8.2%	33.6%	10.8%
Fair health	11.5%	10.7%	-0.8%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	2.5%	3.1%	0.6%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.8%	27.1%	5.3%	18.2%	8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	9.5%	-5.5%	9.6%	-0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	11.4%	-7.0%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	2%	8.3%	6.3%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	17.2%	4.6%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	15.7%	23.1%	7.4%	33.8%	-10.7%
Other	14.3%	3.4%	-10.9%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	1.1%	-0.3%
Chinese	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	2.2%	0.8%	-1.4%	3.1%	-2.3%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	1.6%	0.8%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	91.6%	93.2%	1.6%	81.4%	11.8%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Arab	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.3%	56.6%	-16.7%	83.2%	-26.6%
European Union	20.2%	33.2%	13.0%	6.1%	27.1%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	3.4%	2.8%	0.8%	2.6%
Africa	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	3.9%	0.5%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	73%	56.8%	-16.2%	83.2%	-26.4%
10+ Years	9.8%	21.1%	11.3%	9.8%	11.3%
5-10 Years	7.3%	10.9%	3.6%	2.9%	8.0%
2-5 Years	5.9%	5.7%	-0.2%	2.2%	3.5%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	5.5%	1.6%	1.9%	3.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	50.7%	76.7%	-26.0%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Lithuania	3.9%	0.3%	3.6%
Poland	15.4%	1.3%	14.1%
Romania	3.9%	0.9%	3.0%
Other EU countries	11%	1.5%	9.5%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.3%	37.2%	-5.9%
Christian	54.6%	46.2%	8.4%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9.9%	6.0%	3.9%

Safety

Is Spencer Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Street was 228.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% higher than the Hotham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Spencer Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hotham and the 37th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PO21 1FL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Spencer Street are based on 55 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Arun.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Spencer Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1FL

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO21 1FL

Average Price
£199,010

Semi-Detached
£199,010

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Spencer Street

Average Price
£227,234

Semi-Detached
£264,302

Terraced
£267,393

Detached
£284,930

Flats/Maisonettes
£148,806

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Spencer Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 The Stores Spencer Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-04-25	£217,399
2 The Stores Spencer Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2019-11-22	£246,667
2 The Stores Spencer Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,500	2017-10-13	£270,775
2 The Stores Spencer Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2016-09-16	£239,441
2 The Stores Spencer Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£149,950	2010-01-25	£268,941

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO21 1FL

Employment

PO21 1FL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	170
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	32
Manufacturing	27
Accommodation and food service activities	23
Administrative and support service activities	14
Education	14
Construction	11
Transport and storage	10
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Financial and insurance activities	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bognor Regis Nursery School 85 Victoria Drive , PO21 2TB	4out of 4	506 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG	3out of 4	242 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glamis Street , PO21 1DJ	3out of 4	482 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ	3out of 4	834 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Laburnum Grove , PO22 9HT	3out of 4	1,122 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	1,466 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH	3out of 4	1,365 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL	3out of 4	1,505 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Delicious Ann's Cafe LTD	160 London Road	48 yd
Bognor Makerspace	58 - 60 Longford Road	191 yd
Hi Coffee UK Ltd	Cafe, Bognor Regis Railway Station Station Road	302 yd
Crown Bingo	64 London Road	309 yd
Laburnum Centre	Laburnum Centre Lyon Street	324 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hothampton Arms	The Hothampton Arms, 49 London Road	289 yd
The Richmond Arms	Richmond Arms, 224 London Road	295 yd
The Station	The Station Public House, 26 Station Road	352 yd
Admiral casino	32 London Road	445 yd
Br Railway Sports Social Club	Reynolds Depository Canada Grove	479 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ting's	65 London Road	215 yd
Bright Moon	55 London Road	256 yd
Smoonch Eatery	55B London Road	256 yd
Ba Bay Bubble Tea and Bites	7 Lyon Street West	287 yd
Victoria Fish And Chips	5 - 7 Station Road	378 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bucharest super market	72 London Road	286 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket Bedford Street	432 yd
Co-Op	33A Chichester Road	554 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	72 - 74 High Street	657 yd
SOFIA MARKET	53 High Street	689 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Edward Bryant School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	113 yd
St. Marys Catholic Primary School GLAMIS STREET	grass pitches	403 yd
Dream Fitness HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	629 yd
Images 2 (Closed) Belmont Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	687 yd
Felpham Recreation Ground Brooks Lane	grass pitches	821 yd
Longbrook Pavilion LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW HOOK LANE	grass pitches	833 yd
Waterworld (Butlins) BUTLINS BUTLINS UPPER BOGNOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, swimming pool	885 yd
South Bersted C Of E Primary School CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	918 yd
Swansea Gardens ST. WINIFREDS CLOSE	tennis courts	1,000 yd
Hampshire Avenue Recreation Ground HAMPSHIRE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,068 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.