Bakery Lane is in Bognor Regis and in Arun district. PO21 1UR is located in the Marine electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bakery Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 1UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO21 1XE, PO21 1XF, PO21 1UH, PO21 1UD, PO21 1XA, PO21 1XH, PO21 1UN, PO21 1FE, PO21 1UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO21 1UR is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 51% | 46.5% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 49% | 53.5% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 31.8% | 37% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 39.9% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 14.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 4.6% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 44.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.5% | 21.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 29.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 11.2% | 4.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89% | 85.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 79.2% | 66.8% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 23.4% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 66.8% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 21.7% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bakery Lane was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Hotham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bakery Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hotham and the 184th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint House, 1 Bakery Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-01-23 | £228,830 |
| Horseshoe Cottage, 2 Bakery Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-02-12 | £201,528 |
| Horseshoe Cottage, 2 Bakery Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-05-29 | £195,064 |
PO21 1UR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Nursery School 85 Victoria Drive , PO21 2TB | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunch House | 7 - 9 West Street | 76 yd | |
| The dolphin cafe | 15 Waterloo Square | 182 yd | |
| THE LANDING PLACE | 1A, West Lodge The Esplanade | 191 yd | |
| The Coastal Coffee Co. | Cafe, Pier Point House, 1 Waterloo Square | 197 yd | |
| Cafe Punjab | 80 High Street | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Claremont Inn | The Claremont Scott Street | 50 yd | |
| Star and Garter | The Star And Garter, 3 The Steyne | 116 yd | |
| 381 Restaurant | R A F Club Waterloo Square | 172 yd | |
| The Lamb Inn | The Lamb Inn Steyne Street | 238 yd | |
| Waterloo Inn | Waterloo Inn, 14 Waterloo Square | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Fryer | 23 West Street | 57 yd | |
| Magna Tandoori | 33 Argyle Road | 92 yd | |
| Peri Peri House | 10 - 12 Waterloo Square | 304 yd | |
| Best kebab | 18 Queensway | 332 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 31 - 33 Queensway | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 72 - 74 High Street | 369 yd | |
| SOFIA MARKET | 53 High Street | 391 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket Bedford Street | 472 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 82 - 84 Aldwick Road | 553 yd | |
| Bucharest super market | 72 London Road | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea Gardens ST. WINIFREDS CLOSE | tennis courts | 182 yd |
| Images 2 (Closed) Belmont Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 349 yd |
| Dream Fitness HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| St. Marys Catholic Primary School GLAMIS STREET | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Edward Bryant School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Arun & District Indoor Bowls Club NYEWOOD LANE | indoor bowls | 888 yd |
| Bognor Regis Town Football Club NYEWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 934 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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.