Blakes Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 7EE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO22 7EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.1%	51.8%	-3.3%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	44.9%	48.2%	3.3%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

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	28.3%	30.5%	2.2%	37.9%	-7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	42.2%	41.6%	-0.6%	44.2%	-2.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	4.8%	3.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	13.5%	14.2%	0.7%	9.1%	5.1%
Widowed	11.3%	9.7%	-1.6%	6.1%	3.6%

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	44.9%	41.4%	-3.5%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	43.4%	38.2%	-5.2%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	9.1%	14.5%	5.4%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	1.8%	5.2%	3.4%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	16.5%	15.6%	-0.9%	18.2%	-2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	9.8%	-4.5%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	14.7%	-2.7%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	3%	3.6%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	22.2%	9.2%	16.9%	5.3%
Degree or Similar	32.2%	32%	-0.2%	33.8%	-1.8%
Other	3.5%	2.2%	-1.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	2%	1.6%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.7%	93.9%	-2.8%	81.4%	12.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.6% 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	92.7%	93.6%	0.9%	83.2%	10.4%
European Union	4%	4%	0.0%	6.1%	-2.1%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	2%	0.5%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.1%	94%	3.9%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	1.5%	5.6%	4.1%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Jewish	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	2.8%	0.6%	2.2%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Blakes Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blakes Road was 238.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 510.0% higher than the Felpham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blakes Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Felpham East and the 32nd highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 158.3%.

🔎 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. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PO22 7EE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Blakes Road 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 Blakes Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 7EE

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO22 7EE

Average Price
£689,018

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£689,018

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blakes Road

Average Price
£470,959

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£611,668

Flats/Maisonettes
£205,176

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blakes Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Blakes Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£710,000	2020-08-28	£871,122
17 Blakes Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2010-03-17	£542,837
17 Blakes Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£167,500	2002-01-14	£464,282
17 Blakes Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2001-09-21	£281,143
17 Blakes Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2000-09-01	£321,569

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO22 7EE

Employment

PO22 7EE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 7EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	37
Student (economically inactive)	13
Part-Time Employee	12
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Construction	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	13
Manufacturing	11
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bognor Regis Nursery School 85 Victoria Drive , PO21 2TB	4out of 4	2,106 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downview Primary School Wroxham Way , Felpham PO22 8ER	3out of 4	1,229 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glamis Street , PO21 1DJ	3out of 4	1,399 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG	3out of 4	1,418 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN	2out of 4	1,807 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ	3out of 4	1,909 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL	3out of 4	696 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH	3out of 4	2,937 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Felpham Sailing Club	Felpham Sailing Club, 21 Blakes Road	1 yd
Boat House Restaurant	Boathouse Cafe, 19 Blakes Road	43 yd
Lobster Pot	The Lobster Pot Canning Road	268 yd
Caffe Grey	26 Felpham Road	274 yd
Carlyle’s cafe	15 Felpham Road	308 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fox Inn Felpham	The Fox Inn Waterloo Road	258 yd
The Thatched House	Thatched House Inn, 8 Limmer Lane	373 yd
The George Inn	The George, 102 Felpham Road	489 yd
Studio 36	Butlins Upper Bognor Road	854 yd
Centre Stage Bars	Butlins Upper Bognor Road	854 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Grill	11 Felpham Road	308 yd
Kam Too	9 Felpham Road	308 yd
New Hakka	78 Felpham Road	312 yd
Village Fryery	76 Felpham Road	333 yd
Butlins Traditional Fish & Chips	Butlins Upper Bognor Road	854 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Nisa Supermarket	Butlins Upper Bognor Road		854 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longbrook Pavilion LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW HOOK LANE	grass pitches	870 yd
Waterworld (Butlins) BUTLINS BUTLINS UPPER BOGNOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, swimming pool	963 yd
Arun Leisure Centre Felpham Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	965 yd
Felpham Recreation Ground Brooks Lane	grass pitches	971 yd
King George V Recreation Ground Summerley Lane	grass pitches	1,087 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	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%

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	50.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.27 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.27 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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