Whitfield Close, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO22 8DY 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	49.1%	50.7%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	50.9%	49.3%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.3%

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 8DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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	22.5%	25.4%	2.9%	37.9%	-12.5%
Married: Opposite sex	59.8%	52%	-7.8%	44.2%	7.8%
Separated	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	4.4%	10.1%	5.7%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	10.7%	12.5%	1.8%	6.1%	6.4%

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	32.8%	33.6%	0.8%	48.4%	-14.8%
Good health	35.2%	38%	2.8%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	22.3%	20.8%	-1.5%	12.7%	8.1%
Bad health	8%	6.9%	-1.1%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

In the area around PO22 8DY this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41%	29.4%	-11.6%	18.2%	11.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	10.5%	1.3%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	15.7%	-2.0%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	9.3%	4.5%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	16.9%	5.8%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	11.4%	14.9%	3.5%	33.8%	-18.9%
Other	4.8%	3.2%	-1.6%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
White	99%	97.4%	-1.6%	81.4%	16.0%

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	96.5%	95.5%	-1.0%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	2.4%	3.7%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	95.5%	0.0%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0.7%	3.7%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	14.1%	13.5%	0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.7%	37.2%	1.5%
Christian	54.6%	46.2%	8.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Whitfield Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitfield Close was 10.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.0% lower than the Bersted average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whitfield Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bersted and the 39th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

🔎 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. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,700

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in PO22 8DY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (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 Whitfield Close are based on 65 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 Whitfield Close, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO22 8DY

Average Price
£329,936

Semi-Detached
£330,770

Terraced
£290,320

Detached
£385,795

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whitfield Close

Average Price
£334,763

Semi-Detached
£339,886

Terraced
£269,065

Detached
£385,858

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whitfield CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Whitfield Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-07-09	£266,674
6 Whitfield Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£402,500	2025-03-28	£414,534
48 Whitfield Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2025-01-31	£317,060
46 Whitfield Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-03-06	£287,313
14 Whitfield Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2022-07-27	£369,240

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO22 8DY

Employment

PO22 8DY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PO22 8DY 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	119
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	19
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Administrative and support service activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Education	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Construction	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Manufacturing	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
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	1,492 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ	3out of 4	654 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Downview Primary School Wroxham Way , Felpham PO22 8ER	3out of 4	888 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Laburnum Grove , PO22 9HT	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG	3out of 4	1,139 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glamis Street , PO21 1DJ	3out of 4	1,378 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	880 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH	3out of 4	1,893 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN	4out of 4	4,816 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Six Villages Academy Lime Avenue , Westergate PO20 3UE	3out of 4	5,374 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger King	Unit F1, Arun Retail Park Shripney Road	386 yd
Costa	Unit H, Arun Retail Park Shripney Road	386 yd
Tesco Costa Coffee Bognor	Cafe At, Tesco Superstore Shripney Road	409 yd
Arun Leisure Centre	Arun Leisure Centre Felpham Way	585 yd
Riverside Caravan Centre (bognor) Ltd	Riverside Caravan Park Shripney Road	600 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Friary Arms	Friary Arms Shripney Road	338 yd
The Charlie Purley	The Charlie Purley Unit 2, Railside Retail Park Shripney Road	473 yd
Student Union Bar	University Of Chichester Upper Bognor Road	765 yd
The Richmond Arms	Richmond Arms, 224 London Road	869 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Highfield Fish Bar	94 - 96 Highfield Road		536 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd Shripney Road	217 yd
Tesco Superstore	Tesco Superstore Shripney Road	409 yd
Food Warehouse	Unit 1b, The Bognor Regis Retail Park Rowan Way	926 yd
Co-Op	33A Chichester Road	991 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Arun Leisure Centre Felpham Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	584 yd
Felpham Recreation Ground Brooks Lane	grass pitches	597 yd
Vk Gym Total Fitness DURBAN ROAD	health and fitness suite	678 yd
Longbrook Pavilion LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW HOOK LANE	grass pitches	727 yd
South Bersted C Of E Primary School CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	768 yd
Downview Primary School WROXHAM WAY	grass pitches	790 yd
Fitness First Health Club (Bognor Regis) (Closed) Unit 3 Unit 3 The Bognor Regis Retail Park	health and fitness suite	925 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	13.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	25.07 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	25.07 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	4.22 Mbit/s

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