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About

Hotham ward is located in the northern part of Bognor Regis, within the Arun district of West Sussex. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from different periods. It contains local shopping parades providing everyday services for residents. The ward is bounded by major roads, including the A259, which influences its layout and connectivity.

A notable local feature is Hotham Park, a historic pleasure ground with a miniature railway. The ward includes several schools and community facilities, such as a leisure centre. Its geography is largely flat, typical of the coastal plain in this part of Sussex. Residential streets are organised around a series of cul-de-sacs and through roads.

Area overview

On average Hotham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hotham is £39,411 per year. There are 2 schools in Hotham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hotham is home to around 6,111 people, with a population density of about 4,324.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hotham Population
6,111
Population density
4,324.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.27(+167%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.64(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.95(+225%)
Public order
16.04(+163%)
Shoplifting
13.75(+71%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,746
77.6%
Other White
983
16.07%
Other Asian
53
0.87%
Irish
45
0.74%
Bangladeshi
38
0.62%
Total population: 6,116

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,270
23.76%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,103
20.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,078
20.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
701
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
593
11.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,346

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
951
34.37%
Owns outright
859
31.04%
Owns with a mortgage
487
17.6%
Other social rented
256
9.25%
Social rents from council
106
3.83%
Total households: 2,767

Property prices in Hotham

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Hotham area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hotham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hotham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£415,000
Flats37£168,934
Semi-Detached16£301,000
Terraced7£275,000

10 years median price trend in Hotham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotham.

All postcodes in Hotham

PO228DU

Highcroft Crescent

PO229QZ

Bersted Street

PO211AN

Spencer Street

PO211EX

Sudley Terrace

PO211LX

The Esplanade

PO228AT

Hook Lane

PO228DR

Highcroft Crescent

PO211JD

Hotham

PO228AP

Mead Lane

PO228AS

Brooksmead

PO228BA

Northcliffe Road

PO228DG

Highcroft Avenue

PO228AY

Hook Lane

PO228DJ

Highcroft Crescent

PO228PW

Northcliffe Road

PO211BA

High Street

PO211DF

London Road

PO211EJ

Sudley Road

PO211JG

Lyon Street West

PO211JS

London Road

PO219JE

High Street

PO228PA

Highfield Gardens

PO211LR

Clarence Road

PO211NS

Walton Road

PO211RG

High Street

PO228PN

Hotham Gardens

PO228DE

Elmwood Avenue

PO228PB

Highfield Road

PO211EQ

Sudley Road

PO211HG

High Street

PO228PQ

Macklin Road

PO228AJ

Brooks Lane West

PO211EG

Sussex Place

PO211JB

Upper Bognor Road

PO211SS

High Street

PO228BL

Mead Lane

PO211EP

Sudley Road

PO211FJ

Gatehouse Mews

PO219JG

High Street

PO211NJ

Albert Road

PO219NU

High Street

PO228PG

Macklin Road

PO228PJ

Macklin Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.