Collyer Avenue is in Bognor Regis and in Arun district. PO21 5JU is located in the Orchard 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 Collyer Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO21 5JS, PO21 2DG, PO21 5JL, PO21 5LD, PO21 2BS, PO21 2BG, PO21 2BQ, PO21 5JT, PO21 2BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO21 5JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO21 5JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 42.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 37.4% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.8% | 39% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 39% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 22.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 18.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 15.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 18% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 15.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 94.9% | 85.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 10.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 86.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collyer Avenue was 121.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Hotham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collyer Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hotham and the 108th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Collyer Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2025-03-20 | £245,115 |
| 42 Collyer Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2022-08-19 | £246,755 |
| 44 Collyer Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-07-19 | £233,333 |
| 30 Collyer Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-10-18 | £236,803 |
| 6 Collyer Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2018-02-26 | £238,797 |
PO21 5JU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5JU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Primary School South Way , PO21 5EZ | 2out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Junior School Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Laburnum Grove , PO22 9HT | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasca de Felgueiras | 74 Hawthorn Road | 157 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 93 Hawthorn Road | 202 yd | |
| The Shore Cafe | Bognor Regis Baptist Church, 73 Victoria Drive | 481 yd | |
| Alison Johnston | Arun Indoor Bowling Club Nyewood Lane | 516 yd | |
| Arun District Indoor Bowling Club Ltd | Arun Indoor Bowling Club Nyewood Lane | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 85 Hawthorn Road | 157 yd | |
| Seasons | Bognor Regis Football Club Nyewood Lane | 678 yd | |
| Newtown Social Club | Newtown Social Club Greencourt Drive | 872 yd | |
| The Richmond Arms | Richmond Arms, 224 London Road | 904 yd | |
| The Station | The Station Public House, 26 Station Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Chinese | 97 Hawthorn Road | 216 yd | |
| India Garden | 67 Hawthorn Road | 229 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 25 Hawthorn Road | 351 yd | |
| Thai Pan | 96 Chichester Road | 510 yd | |
| Regal | 231 Chichester Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONESTOP HAWTHORN ROAD COMMUNNITY STORE | 53 Hawthorn Road | 268 yd | |
| Co-Op | 33A Chichester Road | 631 yd | |
| Bucharest super market | 72 London Road | 1,027 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 351 Chichester Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket Bedford Street | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Avenue Recreation Ground HAMPSHIRE AVENUE | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Arun & District Indoor Bowls Club NYEWOOD LANE | indoor bowls | 583 yd |
| The Regis School WESTLOATS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Bognor Regis Sports Club Hawthorn Road | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 659 yd |
| Arena Sports Centre WESTLOATS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Bognor Regis Town Football Club NYEWOOD LANE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Bersted Green Primary School Laburnum Grove | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Laburnum Recreation Ground Durlston Drive | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Nyewood C Of E Junior School Brent Road | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| South Bersted C Of E Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 914 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.