Fairlands is in Bognor Regis and in Arun district. PO22 9BX is located in the Orchard 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 Fairlands, Bognor Regis, PO22 9BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO22 9BT, PO22 9BW, PO21 5BA, PO22 9DS, PO22 9DT, PO22 9DU, PO21 5BE, PO21 5AL, PO22 9BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO22 9BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 30.9% | 35.1% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 50.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 45.5% | 53% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 24.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 9.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 14.5% | -3.9% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.5% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 80.8% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 80.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlands was 85.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% lower than the Bersted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairlands has the 18th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bersted and the 166th highest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dover Court Fairlands, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2013-10-25 | £153,572 |
| Flat 2 Dover Court Fairlands, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-08-17 | £179,615 |
| 7 Dover Court Fairlands, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2012-03-30 | £153,188 |
| 7 Dover Court Fairlands, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2010-11-30 | £149,670 |
| Flat 4 Dover Court Fairlands, Bognor Regis, West Sussex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,950 | 2010-11-26 | £225,873 |
PO22 9BX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bognor Regis Nursery School 85 Victoria Drive , PO21 2TB | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Primary School South Way , PO21 5EZ | 2out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis Lethaby Road , PO21 5EJ | 2out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis Laburnum Grove , PO22 9HT | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyewood CofE Infant School, Bognor Regis Brent Road , PO21 5NW | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bersted CofE Primary School Church Lane , PO22 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Regis School Westloats Lane , Bognor Regis PO21 5LH | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Felpham Community College Felpham Way , Felpham PO22 8EL | 3out of 4 | 2,726 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasca de Felgueiras | 74 Hawthorn Road | 839 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 93 Hawthorn Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public House, 336 Chichester Road | 469 yd | |
| Newtown Social Club | Newtown Social Club Greencourt Drive | 475 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf, 85 Hawthorn Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Pizza and Kebab | 226 Chichester Road | 125 yd | |
| Splits | 224 Chichester Road | 125 yd | |
| SANCHOS | 301 Chichester Road | 132 yd | |
| China Dragon | 12, Royal Parade Central Avenue | 176 yd | |
| Royals Fish And Chips | 9, Royal Parade Chichester Road | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 351 Chichester Road | 282 yd | |
| ONESTOP HAWTHORN ROAD COMMUNNITY STORE | 53 Hawthorn Road | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laburnum Recreation Ground Durlston Drive | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Arena Sports Centre WESTLOATS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Hampshire Avenue Recreation Ground HAMPSHIRE AVENUE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| The Regis School WESTLOATS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Jubilee Playing Field Chalcraft Lane | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Bersted Green Primary School Laburnum Grove | grass pitches | 749 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.