The Esplanade, Bognor Regis, PO21 1SZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO21 1SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	59.5%	50.3%	-9.2%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	40.5%	49.7%	9.2%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35.3%	29.6%	-5.7%	37.9%	-8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	22.3%	29.6%	7.3%	44.2%	-14.6%
Married: Same sex	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.7%	3.9%	3.2%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	7.2%	14.5%	7.3%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	33.1%	22.4%	-10.7%	6.1%	16.3%

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 (62.1%) 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	27.6%	23.5%	-4.1%	48.4%	-24.9%
Good health	35%	38.6%	3.6%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	27.6%	27.1%	-0.5%	12.7%	14.4%
Bad health	7.4%	9%	1.6%	4.0%	5.0%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.8%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.6%

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 1SZ this area, 33.3% 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 20%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.1%	33.3%	-4.8%	18.2%	15.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	14%	3.2%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.5%	8%	-8.5%	13.4%	-5.4%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	9.3%	7.9%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	11.3%	1.2%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	20%	3.5%	33.8%	-13.8%
Other	6.5%	4%	-2.5%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	4.3%	1.2%	-3.1%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	2.5%	0.0%
Other Black	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.4%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	93.3%	87.7%	-5.6%	81.4%	6.3%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	87.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	4.5%
European Union	5.5%	4.3%	-1.2%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	0.8%	1.0%
Africa	1.2%	1.8%	0.6%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89%	87.2%	-1.8%	83.2%	4.0%
10+ Years	0.6%	9.1%	8.5%	9.8%	-0.7%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	5.5%	0.6%	-4.9%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	2.4%	-1.3%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.8%	76.7%	-4.9%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	4.3%	1.3%	3.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and South America	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
No passport held	20.2%	13.5%	6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	52.7%	46.2%	6.5%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is The Esplanade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Esplanade was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Hotham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Esplanade has the 9th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hotham and the 259th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.

🔎 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 1SZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 The Esplanade are based on 403 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 The Esplanade, Bognor Regis, PO21 1SZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO21 1SZ

Average Price
£81,983

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£97,739

Other
£66,226

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Esplanade

Average Price
£301,310

Semi-Detached
£251,872

Terraced
£313,187

Detached
£770,948

Flats/Maisonettes
£296,010

Other
£487,294

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The EsplanadeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Royal Hotel The Esplanade, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Other, an established residential building	£70,000	2023-03-31	£66,511
Flat 3 Royal Hotel The Esplanade, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£82,500	2016-05-12	£98,159

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO21 1SZ

Employment

PO21 1SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PO21 1SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	31
Other	10
Part-Time Employee	8
Self-Employed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Transport and storage	4
Education	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Information and communication	1
Construction	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	796 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	704 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG	3out of 4	869 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	1,392 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	1,425 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ	3out of 4	1,717 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	1,700 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL	3out of 4	2,212 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
THE LANDING PLACE	1A, West Lodge The Esplanade	27 yd
The Coastal Coffee Co.	Cafe, Pier Point House, 1 Waterloo Square	27 yd
The dolphin cafe	15 Waterloo Square	93 yd
Pier Coffee Shop	The Pier The Esplanade	117 yd
Legends Sportsbar & Grill/ Club Sheiks/club Vision	The Pier The Esplanade	117 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
381 Restaurant	R A F Club Waterloo Square	74 yd
Star and Garter	The Star And Garter, 3 The Steyne	79 yd
Waterloo Inn	Waterloo Inn, 14 Waterloo Square	197 yd
Unicorn Club	The Unicorn Public House, 76 High Street	223 yd
The Claremont Inn	The Claremont Scott Street	243 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sussex Fryer	23 West Street	149 yd
Peri Peri House	10 - 12 Waterloo Square	188 yd
Magna Tandoori	33 Argyle Road	225 yd
Best kebab	18 Queensway	300 yd
Pizza Hut Delivery	31 - 33 Queensway	354 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
SOFIA MARKET	53 High Street	285 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	72 - 74 High Street	288 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket Bedford Street	486 yd
Bucharest super market	72 London Road	631 yd
Tesco Express	82 - 84 Aldwick Road	707 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Images 2 (Closed) Belmont Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	258 yd
Dream Fitness HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	333 yd
Swansea Gardens ST. WINIFREDS CLOSE	tennis courts	360 yd
St. Marys Catholic Primary School GLAMIS STREET	grass pitches	692 yd
Edward Bryant School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	864 yd
Arun & District Indoor Bowls Club NYEWOOD LANE	indoor bowls	1,080 yd
Waterworld (Butlins) BUTLINS BUTLINS UPPER BOGNOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, swimming pool	1,088 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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