Hawthorn Road is in Bognor Regis and in Arun district. PO21 2DG 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 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO21 2BS, PO21 5JU, PO21 5JL, PO21 5JS, PO21 2BG, PO21 2BE, PO21 2BD, PO21 2BB, PO21 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO21 2DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.8% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.2% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.8% | 35.4% | -6.4% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 41.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 11.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 39% | 44.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.9% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 16% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
In the area around PO21 2DG this area, 28.1% 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 28.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.6% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 22.1% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 8% | 3.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 92.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 85.6% | 85.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 85.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 10% | 3.9% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Road was 258.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% higher than the Hotham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hotham and the 28th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-28 | £322,754 |
| 90 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-03-15 | £296,624 |
| 76 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2020-03-19 | £258,770 |
| Hawthorn Cottage, 80A Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2020-02-05 | £287,582 |
| Hawthorn Cottage, 80A Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2017-06-16 | £302,838 |
PO21 2DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Primary School South Way , PO21 5EZ | 2out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Laburnum Grove , PO22 9HT | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 916 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 | 469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 2,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasca de Felgueiras | 74 Hawthorn Road | 103 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 93 Hawthorn Road | 205 yd | |
| The Shore Cafe | Bognor Regis Baptist Church, 73 Victoria Drive | 436 yd | |
| Alison Johnston | Arun Indoor Bowling Club Nyewood Lane | 529 yd | |
| Arun District Indoor Bowling Club Ltd | Arun Indoor Bowling Club Nyewood Lane | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 85 Hawthorn Road | 149 yd | |
| Seasons | Bognor Regis Football Club Nyewood Lane | 686 yd | |
| The Richmond Arms | Richmond Arms, 224 London Road | 820 yd | |
| The Station | The Station Public House, 26 Station Road | 881 yd | |
| Br Railway Sports Social Club | Reynolds Depository Canada Grove | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Garden | 67 Hawthorn Road | 169 yd | |
| Jade Chinese | 97 Hawthorn Road | 221 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 25 Hawthorn Road | 299 yd | |
| Thai Pan | 96 Chichester Road | 469 yd | |
| Regal | 231 Chichester Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONESTOP HAWTHORN ROAD COMMUNNITY STORE | 53 Hawthorn Road | 209 yd | |
| Co-Op | 33A Chichester Road | 554 yd | |
| Bucharest super market | 72 London Road | 949 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket Bedford Street | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Avenue Recreation Ground HAMPSHIRE AVENUE | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Arun & District Indoor Bowls Club NYEWOOD LANE | indoor bowls | 601 yd |
| Bognor Regis Town Football Club NYEWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Bognor Regis Sports Club Hawthorn Road | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 707 yd |
| The Regis School WESTLOATS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Arena Sports Centre WESTLOATS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Bersted Green Primary School Laburnum Grove | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Laburnum Recreation Ground Durlston Drive | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| South Bersted C Of E Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Nyewood C Of E Junior School Brent Road | grass pitches | 948 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.