High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO21 1RF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	49.8%	47.9%	-1.9%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	50.2%	52.1%	1.9%	49.0%	3.1%

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 1RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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	39.6%	42.2%	2.6%	37.9%	4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	30.4%	29.1%	-1.3%	44.2%	-15.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	2.8%	3.1%	0.3%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	11.5%	12.1%	0.6%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	15.7%	11.7%	-4.0%	6.1%	5.6%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	26.6%	27.6%	1.0%	48.4%	-20.8%
Good health	39.9%	42.4%	2.5%	33.6%	8.8%
Fair health	24%	21.8%	-2.2%	12.7%	9.1%
Bad health	7.7%	6.2%	-1.5%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	1.2%	0.9%

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.

In the area around PO21 1RF this area, 35.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.8%	35.4%	3.6%	18.2%	17.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	12.6%	4.8%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	9.9%	-2.5%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	8.5%	6.7%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	9.9%	0.7%	16.9%	-7.0%
Degree or Similar	14.3%	21.5%	7.2%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	22.6%	2.2%	-20.4%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	1.1%	1.0%
Indian	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	2.1%	0.8%	-1.3%	2.5%	-1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.8%	0.0%
White	92.3%	91.3%	-1.0%	81.4%	9.9%
Roma	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.1% 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	69.1%	71.1%	2.0%	83.2%	-12.1%
European Union	23.2%	19.8%	-3.4%	6.1%	13.7%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	2.6%	0.8%	-1.8%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	3.9%	3.7%	-0.2%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	68.7%	72%	3.3%	83.2%	-11.2%
10+ Years	6%	18%	12.0%	9.8%	8.2%
5-10 Years	12%	4.6%	-7.4%	2.9%	1.7%
2-5 Years	8.2%	5%	-3.2%	2.2%	2.8%
Less than 2 years	5.2%	0.4%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57.9%	76.7%	-18.8%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	14.5%	1.3%	13.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	5.4%	1.5%	3.9%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.6%	37.2%	-13.6%
Christian	58.7%	46.2%	12.5%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	12%	6.0%	6.0%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 157.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% lower than the Hotham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hotham and the 70th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

🔎 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 1RF, 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 High Street are based on 302 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 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO21 1RF

Average Price
£119,025

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£119,025

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£195,075

Semi-Detached
£302,372

Terraced
£612,253

Detached
£484,331

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,894

Other
£487,138

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 11 Clarence Gate High Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2019-11-22	£115,241
Flat 11 Clarence Gate High Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£60,000	2011-06-10	£88,952
Flat 12 Clarence Gate High Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£52,500	2011-04-27	£79,089
Flat 11 Clarence Gate High Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£68,000	2003-01-27	£124,778
Flat 15 Clarence Gate High Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£44,500	1999-05-14	£164,281

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO21 1RF

Employment

PO21 1RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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

Retired	61
Full-Time Employee	58
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	17
Other	14
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Administrative and support service activities	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Manufacturing	7
Other	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Construction	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Education	1

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	798 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glamis Street , PO21 1DJ	3out of 4	108 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG	3out of 4	360 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ	3out of 4	1,361 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Laburnum Grove , PO22 9HT	3out of 4	1,664 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	1,698 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL	3out of 4	1,611 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH	3out of 4	1,781 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Good & Fair	3, Harfield Court High Street	32 yd
359 bistro bar	6 Sudley Road	76 yd
Clock House Cafe	7, Clock Walk High Street	85 yd
Bonito Lounge	1 London Road	131 yd
The Mezze Turkish Grill Restaurant Bar	3 The Arcade	146 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Punch and Judy	13 High Street	99 yd
The William Hardwicke	The William Hardwicke, 12 High Street	116 yd
Admiral casino	32 London Road	270 yd
The Hothampton Arms	The Hothampton Arms, 49 London Road	345 yd
The Dog and Duck	65 High Street	357 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yummy kebab and pizza express	10 High Street	82 yd
Greggs	Unit 2, 2B London Road	178 yd
Pizza Hut Delivery	31 - 33 Queensway	341 yd
Bright Moon	55 London Road	354 yd
Smoonch Eatery	55B London Road	354 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
SOFIA MARKET	53 High Street	318 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	72 - 74 High Street	328 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket Bedford Street	360 yd
Bucharest super market	72 London Road	377 yd
Nisa Supermarket	Butlins Upper Bognor Road	632 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St. Marys Catholic Primary School GLAMIS STREET	grass pitches	146 yd
Dream Fitness HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	280 yd
Images 2 (Closed) Belmont Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	353 yd
Edward Bryant School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	437 yd
Waterworld (Butlins) BUTLINS BUTLINS UPPER BOGNOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, swimming pool	541 yd
Swansea Gardens ST. WINIFREDS CLOSE	tennis courts	869 yd
Longbrook Pavilion LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW HOOK LANE	grass pitches	952 yd
Felpham Recreation Ground Brooks Lane	grass pitches	1,015 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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.