Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, PO21 1TE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO21 1TE 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 1TE 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 Waterloo Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Square 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.

Waterloo Square 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 1TE, 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 Waterloo Square are based on 41 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 Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, PO21 1TE

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO21 1TE

Average Price
£326,811

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£488,147

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£219,254

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Waterloo Square

Average Price
£236,853

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£486,799

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£178,569

Other
£286,617

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Waterloo SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£321,500	2024-05-08	£335,896
17 Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£476,000	2015-11-20	£660,737
7B Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2015-06-30	£220,878
15 Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2004-11-30	£680,556
Top Flat 7 Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£112,000	2003-05-30	£202,729

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO21 1TE

Employment

PO21 1TE 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 1TE 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	728 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	654 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG	3out of 4	806 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	1,359 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	1,395 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ	3out of 4	1,645 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	1,645 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL	3out of 4	2,161 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 dolphin cafe	15 Waterloo Square	22 yd
The Coastal Coffee Co.	Cafe, Pier Point House, 1 Waterloo Square	51 yd
THE LANDING PLACE	1A, West Lodge The Esplanade	95 yd
The Brunch House	7 - 9 West Street	116 yd
Pier Coffee Shop	The Pier The Esplanade	141 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
381 Restaurant	R A F Club Waterloo Square	1 yd
Star and Garter	The Star And Garter, 3 The Steyne	85 yd
Waterloo Inn	Waterloo Inn, 14 Waterloo Square	148 yd
Unicorn Club	The Unicorn Public House, 76 High Street	167 yd
The Dog and Duck	65 High Street	200 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sussex Fryer	23 West Street	118 yd
Peri Peri House	10 - 12 Waterloo Square	143 yd
Magna Tandoori	33 Argyle Road	175 yd
Best kebab	18 Queensway	232 yd
Pizza Hut Delivery	31 - 33 Queensway	286 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Foods Ltd	72 - 74 High Street	232 yd
SOFIA MARKET	53 High Street	239 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket Bedford Street	415 yd
Bucharest super market	72 London Road	560 yd
Tesco Express	82 - 84 Aldwick Road	717 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Images 2 (Closed) Belmont Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	205 yd
Dream Fitness HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	280 yd
Swansea Gardens ST. WINIFREDS CLOSE	tennis courts	354 yd
St. Marys Catholic Primary School GLAMIS STREET	grass pitches	636 yd
Edward Bryant School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	796 yd
Arun & District Indoor Bowls Club NYEWOOD LANE	indoor bowls	1,040 yd
Waterworld (Butlins) BUTLINS BUTLINS UPPER BOGNOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, swimming pool	1,060 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.