Chichester Road is in Bognor Regis and in Arun district. PO21 5AT is located in the Bersted 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 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO21 5UA, PO21 5UD, PO21 5AU, PO21 5UJ, PO21 5TZ, PO21 5BX, PO21 5TY, PO22 9AX, PO21 5TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO21 5AT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.7% | 49.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 35.5% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 44.6% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 45% | 49.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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.
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 22.4% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 12.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.3% | 15.4% | -9.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 22.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 93.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 95.7% | 80.2% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 80.5% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chichester Road was 109.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% higher than the Bersted average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Chichester Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bersted and the 122nd highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 478.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 375 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-12-01 | £295,912 |
| 377 - 379 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Other, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2019-07-03 | £972,917 |
| 375 Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2007-10-22 | £267,906 |
PO21 5AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5AT 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis Lethaby Road , PO21 5EJ | 2out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Primary School South Way , PO21 5EZ | 2out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Laburnum Grove , PO22 9HT | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 905 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Six Villages Academy Lime Avenue , Westergate PO20 3UE | 3out of 4 | 5,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public House, 336 Chichester Road | 53 yd | |
| Newtown Social Club | Newtown Social Club Greencourt Drive | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANCHOS | 301 Chichester Road | 385 yd | |
| Habib | 15A, Royal Parade Central Avenue | 402 yd | |
| China Dragon | 12, Royal Parade Central Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Royals Fish And Chips | 9, Royal Parade Chichester Road | 418 yd | |
| King Pizza and Kebab | 226 Chichester Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 351 Chichester Road | 163 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Playing Field Chalcraft Lane | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Bersted Park Community Centre Lakeland Avenue | 704 yd | |
| Arena Sports Centre WESTLOATS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Laburnum Recreation Ground Durlston Drive | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| The Regis School WESTLOATS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Hampshire Avenue Recreation Ground HAMPSHIRE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.