Murrell Gardens, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0DF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO22 0DF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	49.9%	48.6%	-1.3%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	50.1%	51.4%	1.3%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

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 PO22 0DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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	22.2%	23.7%	1.5%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	62.8%	60.2%	-2.6%	44.2%	16.0%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	6.9%	8.8%	1.9%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	5.9%	4.8%	-1.1%	6.1%	-1.3%

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	55.7%	53.1%	-2.6%	48.4%	4.7%
Good health	29.8%	30.3%	0.5%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	10.7%	12.7%	2.0%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	2.5%	2.7%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

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	18.8%	12.9%	-5.9%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	7.3%	-0.8%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	15.4%	-0.2%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	4.5%	2.0%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	18.8%	3.5%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	35.3%	38.4%	3.1%	33.8%	4.6%
Other	4.4%	2.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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)
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.2%	99.5%	2.3%	81.4%	18.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% 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	95.2%	95.5%	0.3%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	2.3%	3%	0.7%	6.1%	-3.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
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	94.1%	95.3%	1.2%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	1.5%	3.7%	2.2%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.2%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	60.8%	46.2%	14.6%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Murrell Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Murrell Gardens was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the Arundel & Walberton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Murrell Gardens has the 4th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arundel & Walberton and the 58th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PO22 0DF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Murrell Gardens are based on 26 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 Murrell Gardens, Barnham, Bognor Regis, PO22 0DF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO22 0DF

Average Price
£465,272

Semi-Detached
£380,051

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£601,626

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Murrell Gardens

Average Price
£456,577

Semi-Detached
£398,305

Terraced
£352,341

Detached
£621,310

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Murrell GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Murrell Gardens, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£418,000	2025-09-18	£418,000
4 Murrell Gardens, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£389,950	2024-03-28	£413,546
6 Murrell Gardens, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2023-02-03	£434,348
2 Murrell Gardens, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£362,000	2021-01-08	£425,456
3 Murrell Gardens, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2020-11-27	£349,591

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO22 0DF

Employment

PO22 0DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 PO22 0DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	108
Retired	108
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	31
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	19
Other	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Education	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	9
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnham Primary School Elm Grove , Barnham PO22 0HW	3out of 4	760 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Eastergate CofE Primary School Church Lane , Eastergate PO20 3UT	3out of 4	939 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldingbourne Primary School Westergate Street , Westergate PO20 3QR	3out of 4	1,721 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School The Street , Walberton BN18 0PH	3out of 4	2,365 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Slindon CofE Primary School Meadsway , Slindon BN18 0QU	3out of 4	3,213 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN	4out of 4	805 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Six Villages Academy Lime Avenue , Westergate PO20 3UE	3out of 4	1,116 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Amicus School The Coach House , Arundel Road BN18 0SX	- not rated	2,079 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Slindon College Top Road , Slindon BN18 0RH	- not rated	3,580 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Great Ballard School Eartham , PO18 0LR	- not rated	4,530 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Interchange Cafe	Cafe At Interchange, Barnham Railway Station Barnham Road	1,011 yd
Gio’s Espresso and Wine Bar	1 The Square	1,038 yd
Baps ‘n’ Buns	38 Barnham Road	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Wilkes Head	The Wilkes Head Church Lane		1,021 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lantern House	45 Barnham Road	997 yd
Barnham Tandoori Takeaway	43 Barnham Road	1,002 yd
Barnham Fish Bar	41 Barnham Road	1,011 yd
Passage To India (WS) Ltd	15 The Square	1,016 yd
Barnham Kebab and Pizza House	19 The Square	1,039 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food	6 - 9 The Square		1,038 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barnham Primary School ELM GROVE	grass pitches	626 yd
The St Philip Howard Catholic High School ELM GROVE SOUTH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	697 yd
Eastergate Sports Field OLD RECTORY DRIVE	grass pitches	912 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	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%

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	63.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.5 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.5 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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