Norfolk Square, Bognor Regis, PO21 2JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO21 2JA 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%

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	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%

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.

	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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Norfolk Square Street dangerous?

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

Norfolk Square 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%.

🔎 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 2JA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 8/10 (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 Norfolk Square are based on 133 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 Norfolk Square, Bognor Regis, PO21 2JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO21 2JA

Average Price
£212,417

Semi-Detached
£349,194

Terraced
£376,001

Detached
£519,829

Flats/Maisonettes
£146,519

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Norfolk Square

Average Price
£233,400

Semi-Detached
£357,539

Terraced
£363,089

Detached
£558,049

Flats/Maisonettes
£198,054

Other
£221,418

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Norfolk SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Etonhurst Norfolk Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-01-24	£135,290
Tudor Cottage Norfolk Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£415,000	2024-07-12	£429,461
5 Etonhurst Norfolk Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£68,500	2024-05-16	£67,990
Flat 1 Newlands Court Norfolk Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£148,000	2024-04-12	£147,212
Cranleigh Norfolk Square, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£550,010	2022-09-20	£543,929

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO21 2JA

Employment

PO21 2JA 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	737 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	971 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG	3out of 4	1,069 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	1,089 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	1,113 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southway Primary School South Way , PO21 5EZ	2out of 4	1,661 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	1,490 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL	3out of 4	2,458 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 Brunch House	7 - 9 West Street	264 yd
Chez Moi	49 Aldwick Road	277 yd
Star Fish Kingdom	61 Aldwick Road	315 yd
The Deli @ Aldwick	63 Aldwick Road	322 yd
THE LANDING PLACE	1A, West Lodge The Esplanade	333 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Claremont Inn	The Claremont Scott Street	151 yd
Star and Garter	The Star And Garter, 3 The Steyne	273 yd
Victoria Inn	Victoria Inn Charlwood Street	278 yd
381 Restaurant	R A F Club Waterloo Square	350 yd
The Lamb Inn	The Lamb Inn Steyne Street	398 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sussex Fryer	23 West Street	243 yd
Magna Tandoori	33 Argyle Road	259 yd
Fais Kitchen	64 Aldwick Road	314 yd
Maryam Indian Takeaway	80 Aldwick Road	359 yd
Peri Peri House	10 - 12 Waterloo Square	489 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	82 - 84 Aldwick Road	367 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	72 - 74 High Street	557 yd
SOFIA MARKET	53 High Street	578 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket Bedford Street	638 yd
Bucharest super market	72 London Road	771 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Swansea Gardens ST. WINIFREDS CLOSE	tennis courts	54 yd
Images 2 (Closed) Belmont Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	536 yd
Dream Fitness HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	605 yd
Arun & District Indoor Bowls Club NYEWOOD LANE	indoor bowls	808 yd
Bognor Regis Town Football Club NYEWOOD LANE	grass pitches	833 yd
St. Marys Catholic Primary School GLAMIS STREET	grass pitches	936 yd
Edward Bryant School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	1,023 yd
Bognor Regis Sports Club Hawthorn Road	grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	1,032 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	52.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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