Cardinals Drive is in Bognor Regis and in Arun district. PO21 4QD is located in the Pagham 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 Cardinals Drive, Bognor Regis, PO21 4QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO21 4QQ, PO21 4QH, PO21 4PZ, PO21 4QG, PO21 4QB, PO21 4PU, PO21 4QJ, PO21 4QA, PO21 4QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO21 4QD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.7% | 48.5% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.5% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 18.4% | 28.4% | 10.0% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 49.8% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 35.1% | 40.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 38% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.4% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 33% | 22.4% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 14.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.3% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 24.8% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.1% | 97.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardinals Drive was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Aldwick West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardinals Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Aldwick West and the 136th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Cardinals Drive, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-01-31 | £322,258 |
| 58 Cardinals Drive, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £319,500 | 2024-02-16 | £337,044 |
| 51 Cardinals Drive, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-06-08 | £373,311 |
| 48 Cardinals Drive, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2022-01-31 | £318,647 |
| 41 Cardinals Drive, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-03-08 | £321,692 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO21 4QD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,289 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 | 1,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Green Junior School Raleigh Road , Rose Green PO21 3NA | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Primary School South Way , PO21 5EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,751 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 | 3,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagham Cricket Club | Pagham Sports Ground Nyetimber Lane | 475 yd | |
| Pagham Football Social Club | Pagham Football Club Nyetimber Lane | 475 yd | |
| Little London Tea Shop | 188 Pagham Road | 586 yd | |
| The Inglenook Hotel | Inglenook Hotel, 253 - 255 Pagham Road | 708 yd | |
| Spice Paradise | 6 The Parade | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb Inn | The Lamb Inn, 144 Pagham Road | 454 yd | |
| The Lion Hotel | Lion Hotel Nyetimber Lane | 532 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | The Bear Inn, 237 Pagham Road | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qmin | 170 Pagham Road | 530 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 20 The Parade | 765 yd | |
| Small Fry | 5A The Parade | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 194 - 196 Pagham Road | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pagham Football Club NYETIMBER LANE | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Pagham Cricket Club NYETIMBER LANE | grass pitches | 473 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% |
| Median download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.