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South Bersted

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About

South Bersted is a residential area located in the Arun district of West Sussex, near Bognor Regis. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Local amenities include convenience stores, a post office, and several pubs, catering to everyday needs. The area is well-connected by roads, with the A259 providing easy access to nearby towns.

South Bersted has a few green spaces, including Bersted Brooks Nature Reserve, which offers walking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities. The area is served by several schools, making it a practical choice for families. Public transport links include bus routes to Bognor Regis and Chichester, though the area lacks a train station. South Bersted provides a quiet, suburban lifestyle with convenient access to larger towns and coastal attractions.

Area overview

On average South Bersted has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Bersted is £47,700 per year. There are 2 schools in South Bersted: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Bersted Population
7,695
Population density
5,316.1 per km²

Demographics

British
6,241
81.09%
Other White
1,045
13.58%
Other
72
0.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.51%
Bangladeshi
35
0.45%
Total population: 7,696

Housing

Owns outright
932
28.82%
Owns with a mortgage
836
25.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
708
21.89%
Social rents from council
363
11.22%
Other social rented
294
9.09%
Total households: 3,234

Property prices in South Bersted

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £272,000 in South Bersted area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £520,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£430,000
Flats16£150,000
Semi-Detached29£295,000
Terraced26£262,500

10 years price trend in South Bersted

All postcodes in South Bersted

PO228AJ

Brooks Lane West

PO228BL

Mead Lane

PO229JF

Chestnut Grove

PO229JS

Ash Grove

PO229RH

Durban Road

PO228PG

Macklin Road

PO228PJ

Macklin Road

PO229FE

Durban Road

PO229JG

Durban Road

PO229PP

Shripney Road

PO229PR

Bersted Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.