Chichester Road is in Bognor Regis and in Arun district. PO21 2AD is located in the Orchard 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 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO21 2AB, PO21 2AA, PO22 9LP, PO22 9FH, PO21 2XL, PO21 2DB, PO22 9PY, PO22 9HJ, PO21 2XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO21 2AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.6% | 48.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 36.7% | 38.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 46.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 43.4% | 44.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 42.8% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 | 21.9% | 21.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 19% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 21.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.8% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.3% | 94.6% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 82.8% | 74.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 21.7% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 74.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 16% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.9% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 10% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chichester Road was 134.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% higher than the Bersted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chichester Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bersted and the 94th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-10-28 | £405,467 |
| 72 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2019-11-29 | £370,677 |
| 78 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2008-05-28 | £377,200 |
| 84 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2007-09-21 | £431,839 |
| 74 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2007-07-06 | £368,480 |
PO21 2AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO21 2AD 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 | 154 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Laburnum Grove , PO22 9HT | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Primary School South Way , PO21 5EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis Lethaby Road , PO21 5EJ | 2out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community 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 | 826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN | 4out of 4 | 5,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasca de Felgueiras | 74 Hawthorn Road | 416 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 93 Hawthorn Road | 713 yd | |
| Bognor Makerspace | 58 - 60 Longford Road | 724 yd | |
| Tesco Costa Coffee Bognor | Cafe At, Tesco Superstore Shripney Road | 739 yd | |
| Rccg True Vine Parish | 45 Linden Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richmond Arms | Richmond Arms, 224 London Road | 591 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 85 Hawthorn Road | 656 yd | |
| The Friary Arms | Friary Arms Shripney Road | 729 yd | |
| The Station | The Station Public House, 26 Station Road | 1,005 yd | |
| The Hothampton Arms | The Hothampton Arms, 49 London Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Pan | 96 Chichester Road | 98 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 25 Hawthorn Road | 219 yd | |
| India Garden | 67 Hawthorn Road | 348 yd | |
| Wok Master | 1, Durlston Parade Durlston Drive | 520 yd | |
| Ruchi | 7, Durlston Parade Durlston Drive | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 33A Chichester Road | 270 yd | |
| ONESTOP HAWTHORN ROAD COMMUNNITY STORE | 53 Hawthorn Road | 308 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco Superstore Shripney Road | 739 yd | |
| Bucharest super market | 72 London Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd Shripney Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bersted C Of E Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Bersted Green Primary School Laburnum Grove | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Hampshire Avenue Recreation Ground HAMPSHIRE AVENUE | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Laburnum Recreation Ground Durlston Drive | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Vk Gym Total Fitness DURBAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Edward Bryant School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 937 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 30.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.