First Avenue, Felpham, Bognor Regis, PO22 7LG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO22 7LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.7%	54.4%	-2.3%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	43.3%	45.6%	2.3%	49.0%	-3.4%

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 7LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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	18.8%	15.8%	-3.0%	37.9%	-22.1%
Married: Opposite sex	53.8%	52.9%	-0.9%	44.2%	8.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.7%	2.5%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	6.9%	9.7%	2.8%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	17.3%	19.1%	1.8%	6.1%	13.0%

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	38.8%	41.8%	3.0%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	35.6%	35%	-0.6%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	17.3%	17%	-0.3%	12.7%	4.3%
Bad health	5.5%	4.6%	-0.9%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	2.8%	1.6%	-1.2%	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	23.1%	12.2%	-10.9%	18.2%	-6.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	11.8%	0.6%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	18.3%	5.6%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.5%	2.7%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	12.9%	1.7%	16.9%	-4.0%
Degree or Similar	36.5%	34.8%	-1.7%	33.8%	1.0%
Other	1.5%	3.6%	2.1%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	99.7%	0.4%	81.4%	18.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% 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	94.8%	96.1%	1.3%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	1.7%	2%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	0.7%	-1.4%	5.6%	-4.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	96.1%	1.3%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is First Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.2% higher than the Felpham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

First Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Felpham East and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

🔎 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 7LG, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 First Avenue are based on 48 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 First Avenue, Felpham, Bognor Regis, PO22 7LG

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO22 7LG

Average Price
£755,511

Semi-Detached
£331,543

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£804,718

Flats/Maisonettes
£539,790

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for First Avenue

Average Price
£617,808

Semi-Detached
£325,029

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£729,993

Flats/Maisonettes
£418,746

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on First AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 First Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£617,500	2025-03-28	£603,109
12 First Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£965,000	2022-05-27	£930,680
24 First Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£710,000	2020-10-07	£784,916
23 First Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2019-08-29	£704,306
21 First Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2017-08-16	£502,909

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO22 7LG

Employment

PO22 7LG 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 7LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	133
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	9
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Other	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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	2,991 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Tufnell CofE Junior School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN	- not rated	1,040 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN	3out of 4	1,040 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downview Primary School Wroxham Way , Felpham PO22 8ER	3out of 4	1,474 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Downview Primary School Wroxham Way , Felpham PO22 8ER	- not rated	1,474 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glamis Street , PO21 1DJ	3out of 4	2,295 yd	Voluntary aided 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	1,201 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH	3out of 4	3,778 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Regis School Westloats Lane , PO21 5LH	- not rated	3,778 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN	4out of 4	5,454 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The St Philip Howard Catholic High School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN	- not rated	5,454 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Kingsway School Yapton Free Church , Main Road BN18 0EA	- not rated	4,410 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
India Raj	India Raj, 43 Felpham Way	637 yd
Fino Restaurant	3 Flansham Lane	775 yd
Felpham Sailing Club	Felpham Sailing Club, 21 Blakes Road	797 yd
Boat House Restaurant	Boathouse Cafe, 19 Blakes Road	810 yd
The Bondwood Tearooms	66 Felpham Road	926 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Southdowns	The Southdowns, 133 Felpham Way	725 yd
The Fox Inn Felpham	The Fox Inn Waterloo Road	819 yd
The George Inn	The George, 102 Felpham Road	826 yd
The Thatched House	Thatched House Inn, 8 Limmer Lane	832 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fish And Chips	109 Felpham Way	614 yd
Village Fryery	76 Felpham Road	922 yd
New Hakka	78 Felpham Road	929 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	126 Felpham Way		646 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George V Recreation Ground Summerley Lane	grass pitches	466 yd
Bishop Tufnell Ce (Aided) Primary School PENNYFIELDS	grass pitches	1,042 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	23.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	21.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	40 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	40 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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