South Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 8EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO22 8EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	51.4%	-2.0%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	46.6%	48.6%	2.0%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 8EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	18.3%	21.3%	3.0%	37.9%	-16.6%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	60.7%	-0.9%	44.2%	16.5%
Separated	2.3%	0.8%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.2%	10.7%	2.5%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	9.6%	6.6%	-3.0%	6.1%	0.5%

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	49.2%	49.7%	0.5%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	29.9%	34.7%	4.8%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	15.2%	12.2%	-3.0%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	4.5%	2.7%	-1.8%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.4%	19.7%	-7.7%	18.2%	1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	6.6%	-9.4%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	21.3%	3.9%	13.4%	7.9%
Apprenticeship	5%	7.8%	2.8%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	16.8%	4.9%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	21%	25.8%	4.8%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	1.4%	2%	0.6%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.1%	1.3%
Chinese	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.7%	0.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
White	98.9%	93.5%	-5.4%	81.4%	12.1%

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	94.3%	95.5%	1.2%	83.2%	12.3%
European Union	3%	1.4%	-1.6%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	95.2%	0.9%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	1.5%	4.4%	2.9%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	58.4%	46.2%	12.2%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is South Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 158.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 306.8% higher than the Felpham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

South Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Felpham East and the 68th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.1%.

🔎 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. 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 8EF, 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 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 South Road are based on 13 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 South Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 8EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO22 8EF

Average Price
£622,289

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£622,289

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for South Road

Average Price
£693,964

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£693,964

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on South Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 South Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2023-12-07	£505,409
2 South Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£775,000	2022-08-16	£786,997
3 South Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2020-12-04	£780,494
2 South Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2011-11-22	£577,256
3 South Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2009-05-22	£840,500

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO22 8EF

Employment

PO22 8EF 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 8EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	26
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Education	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Information and communication	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Manufacturing	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Transport and storage	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	2,128 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	438 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Bryant School London Road , PO21 1BG	3out of 4	1,534 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ	3out of 4	1,547 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham Pennyfields , Felpham PO22 6BN	2out of 4	1,645 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Glamis Street , PO21 1DJ	3out of 4	1,652 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	148 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH	3out of 4	2,747 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Philip Howard Catholic School Elm Grove South , Barnham PO22 0EN	4out of 4	4,859 yd	Academy converter	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
Arun Leisure Centre	Arun Leisure Centre Felpham Way	339 yd
Deligo Eatery	75 Felpham Road	387 yd
India Raj	India Raj, 43 Felpham Way	446 yd
Simla Tandoori	Shop 4, Grassmere Parade Felpham Road	446 yd
The Bondwood Tearooms	66 Felpham Road	522 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The George Inn	The George, 102 Felpham Road	311 yd
The Thatched House	Thatched House Inn, 8 Limmer Lane	420 yd
The Fox Inn Felpham	The Fox Inn Waterloo Road	535 yd
The Charlie Purley	The Charlie Purley Unit 2, Railside Retail Park Shripney Road	1,073 yd
Student Union Bar	University Of Chichester Upper Bognor Road	1,079 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Village Fryery	76 Felpham Road	491 yd
New Hakka	78 Felpham Road	520 yd
Golden Grill	11 Felpham Road	814 yd
Kam Too	9 Felpham Road	818 yd
Fish And Chips	109 Felpham Way	925 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd Shripney Road		1,058 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	339 yd
Downview Primary School WROXHAM WAY	grass pitches	520 yd
Bognor Regis Golf Club DOWNVIEW ROAD	golf	699 yd
Felpham Recreation Ground Brooks Lane	grass pitches	812 yd
Longbrook Pavilion LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW LONGBROOK PAVILION BUNGALOW HOOK LANE	grass pitches	821 yd
King George V Recreation Ground Summerley Lane	grass pitches	966 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	44.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO22 8EF