Bay Walk is in Bognor Regis and in Arun district. PO21 4ET is located in the Aldwick West 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 Bay Walk, Bognor Regis, PO21 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO21 4ES, PO21 4EU, PO21 4ER, PO21 4EZ, PO21 4EX, PO21 4HB, PO21 4EY, PO21 4HD, PO21 4EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO21 4ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PO21 4ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.4% | 11.4% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 67.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 23.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 48.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 32.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.3% | 17.6% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 40.5% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 95.9% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 90.9% | 95.9% | 5.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 70.2% | 46.2% | 24.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bay Walk was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Aldwick East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bay Walk has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Aldwick East and the 81st lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Bay Walk, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2018-04-27 | £1,183,291 |
| 5 Bay Walk, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2005-09-30 | £1,393,188 |
| 2 Bay Walk, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2001-08-08 | £1,474,561 |
| 5 Bay Walk, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 1995-02-22 | £887,411 |
PO21 4ET area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4ET 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 4ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Green Infant School Hawkins Close , PO21 3LW | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Green Junior School Raleigh Road , Rose Green PO21 3NA | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Primary School South Way , PO21 5EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 3,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pagham Football Club NYETIMBER LANE | grass pitches | 904 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.