Farm Close is in Bognor Regis and in Arun district. PO22 6JQ is located in the Middleton-on-Sea 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 Farm Close, Bognor Regis, PO22 6JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO22 6JH, PO22 6JG, PO22 6JF, PO22 6JW, PO22 6JE, PO22 6LE, PO22 6JB, PO22 6JP, PO22 6LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO22 6JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.7% | 1.4% | 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 vicinity of PO22 6JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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 | 15.8% | 15.8% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 63.6% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 8.1% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 38.6% | 38.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 40.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 15.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.9% | 17.3% | -12.6% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 27.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.9% | 93.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 93.9% | 93.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Close was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% lower than the Felpham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farm Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Felpham East and the 164th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Farm Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-08-11 | £473,175 |
| 13 Farm Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £463,490 | 2022-07-07 | £469,695 |
| 3 Farm Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2021-09-07 | £450,533 |
| 4 Farm Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £259,500 | 2019-07-19 | £322,409 |
| 14 Farm Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-02-16 | £454,058 |
PO22 6JQ 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.
PO22 6JQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in PO22 6JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN | 2out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brookpit Lane , Clymping BN17 5QU | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yapton CE Primary School North End Road , Yapton BN18 0DU | 3out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downview Primary School Wroxham Way , Felpham PO22 8ER | 3out of 4 | 3,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Beach Primary School York Road , BN17 6EW | 3out of 4 | 5,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 4,013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabin Public House | The Cabin Public House, 167 - 169 Elmer Road | 236 yd | |
| The Elmer Hotel & Pub | Elmer Hotel, 89 Elmer Road | 603 yd | |
| The Beresford | The Beresford Public House, 53 - 55 Elmer Road | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubs Field ELMER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.