Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis, PO21 2RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO21 2RS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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	56.2%	47.4%	-8.8%	51.0%	-3.6%
Male	43.8%	52.6%	8.8%	49.0%	3.6%

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	39.3%	37.9%	-1.4%	37.9%	0.0%
Married: Opposite sex	27.9%	31.2%	3.3%	44.2%	-13.0%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.1%	5.9%	3.8%	2.2%	3.7%
Divorced	13.2%	12.6%	-0.6%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	16.8%	12.3%	-4.5%	6.1%	6.2%

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	32.4%	38.6%	6.2%	48.4%	-9.8%
Good health	33%	33.4%	0.4%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	25.8%	21.7%	-4.1%	12.7%	9.0%
Bad health	6.9%	4.8%	-2.1%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	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	29.3%	22.8%	-6.5%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	10.8%	-1.0%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	12%	0.6%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	8.4%	4.1%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	16.4%	7.1%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	26.4%	24%	-2.4%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	7.5%	5.6%	-1.9%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Black African	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
White	96.7%	96.6%	-0.1%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.7% 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	83%	80.7%	-2.3%	83.2%	-2.5%
European Union	11.8%	15.5%	3.7%	6.1%	9.4%
Rest of Europe	2%	1%	-1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1%	-1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83%	81%	-2.0%	83.2%	-2.2%
10+ Years	2.6%	9%	6.4%	9.8%	-0.8%
5-10 Years	4.6%	4.8%	0.2%	2.9%	1.9%
2-5 Years	3.9%	3.8%	-0.1%	2.2%	1.6%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	1.4%	-4.5%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59%	76.7%	-17.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	6.2%	1.3%	4.9%
Other EU countries	6.6%	1.5%	5.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	24.8%	13.5%	11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.3%	37.2%	1.1%
Christian	57.2%	46.2%	11.0%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Sylvan Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvan Way was 102.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Hotham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sylvan Way has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hotham and the 131st highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.8%.

🔎 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 2RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Sylvan Way are based on 258 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 Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis, PO21 2RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO21 2RS

Average Price
£427,258

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£211,765

Detached
£755,043

Flats/Maisonettes
£144,746

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sylvan Way

Average Price
£153,613

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£216,176

Detached
£699,099

Flats/Maisonettes
£103,786

Other
£345,127

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sylvan WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 Barklye House Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2025-05-28	£215,776
Flat 5 Barklye House Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£98,000	2024-05-15	£97,271
Flat 2 Widworthy Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£72,000	2024-03-05	£71,846
Flat 3 Widworthy Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£67,500	2023-06-12	£66,293
Blakeney Cottage Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£800,000	2021-06-30	£899,657

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO21 2RS

Employment

PO21 2RS 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 2RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Unemployed	8
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	15
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Education	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	648 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	671 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW	3out of 4	696 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glamis Street , PO21 1DJ	3out of 4	1,210 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG	3out of 4	1,219 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Southway Primary School South Way , PO21 5EZ	2out of 4	1,271 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	1,127 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL	3out of 4	2,604 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 Deli @ Aldwick	63 Aldwick Road	355 yd
Aldwick cafe and restaurant	91 Aldwick Road	355 yd
Star Fish Kingdom	61 Aldwick Road	356 yd
Mamma Mia	31 Nyewood Lane	365 yd
Chez Moi	49 Aldwick Road	369 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seasons	Bognor Regis Football Club Nyewood Lane	296 yd
Victoria Inn	Victoria Inn Charlwood Street	311 yd
The Claremont Inn	The Claremont Scott Street	493 yd
The Waverley	The Waverely, 18 Marine Drive West	528 yd
The Lamb Inn	The Lamb Inn Steyne Street	617 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Maryam Indian Takeaway	80 Aldwick Road	306 yd
Fais Kitchen	64 Aldwick Road	316 yd
Magna Tandoori	33 Argyle Road	553 yd
Sussex Fryer	23 West Street	595 yd
Jade Chinese	97 Hawthorn Road	704 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	82 - 84 Aldwick Road	315 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket Bedford Street	815 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	72 - 74 High Street	855 yd
SOFIA MARKET	53 High Street	892 yd
Bucharest super market	72 London Road	902 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Swansea Gardens ST. WINIFREDS CLOSE	tennis courts	383 yd
Arun & District Indoor Bowls Club NYEWOOD LANE	indoor bowls	411 yd
Bognor Regis Town Football Club NYEWOOD LANE	grass pitches	419 yd
Bognor Regis Sports Club Hawthorn Road	grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	616 yd
Nyewood C Of E Junior School Brent Road	grass pitches	805 yd
Images 2 (Closed) Belmont Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	845 yd
Dream Fitness HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	895 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	83.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	83.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	83.9%

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	36.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	38.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.15 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.15 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.94 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO21 2RS