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PO21 1HN

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Hotham

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Overview

Postcode PO21 1HN is located in an urban city, within the Hotham area of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Bognor Regis Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 320.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bognor Regis Central is £37,619 per year. The median sale price in Hotham is £190,000 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,750 and £295,000. The nearest station is Bognor Regis, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hotham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
320
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Bognor Regis Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,867 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bognor Regis Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 320.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bognor Regis Central is £37,619 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PO21 1HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Bognor Regis Central near PO21 1HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bognor Regis located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO21 1HN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bognor Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Bognor Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO21 1HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHotham ParkLargeWalking directions to Hotham Park
0.4 miLongbrook ParkSmallWalking directions to Longbrook Park
0.2 miGloucester Road GardenSmallWalking directions to Gloucester Road Garden

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
2,051.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
153.06(+383%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.04(+372%)
Criminal damage and arson
50.33(+680%)
Shoplifting
43.14(+441%)
Public order
34.93(+475%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
74.65%
Other White
53
18.66%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.76%
Other
3
1.06%
Other Black
2
0.7%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
30.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
22.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.06%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
38.57%
Owns outright
47
33.57%
Social rents from council
18
12.86%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.14%
Other social rented
4
2.86%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Hotham

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £263
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £138K – £295K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Hotham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hotham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£337,500£384
Semi-Detached13£295,000£331
Terraced7£266,000£323
Flats37£145,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hotham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£145,000£230,000£202,000
2017£300,000£134,000£240,000£210,500
2018£338,750£136,250£256,250£213,500
2019£295,000£152,500£239,000£225,000
2020£283,750£128,000£288,000£220,000
2021£350,000£153,500£282,000£225,000
2022£410,000£149,975£300,000£280,000
2023£365,000£130,000£310,000£280,000
2024£432,500£160,250£308,750£267,500
2025£365,000£150,000£305,000£276,500
2026£340,000£136,375£295,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hotham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hotham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316£264£323£236
2017£272£224£290£298
2018£283£230£260£249
2019£333£242£329£257
2020£347£235£311£270
2021£334£252£347£268
2022£293£252£389£326
2023£295£245£392£352
2024£364£248£388£306
2025£318£242£366£326
2026£451£202£332£316
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hotham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 1HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 1HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 2026Tower Flat, Hotham Park, High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1HWFlatsLeasehold£330,000
23 Jan 20263, Woodford House, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
22 May 2025Flat 2, Arran Gate, Marian Way, Bognor Regis, PO21 1PDFlatsLeasehold£185,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 25, Melanies Gardens, Mead Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 1LSFlatsLeasehold£150,000
20 Nov 202594, Hook Lane, Bognor Regis, PO22 8ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£352,500

Schools

In the PO21 1HN postcode area, located within Bognor Regis Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for PO21 1HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryEdward Bryant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondaryFelpham Community CollegeCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO21 1HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO21 1HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa SupermarketButlins Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1JJWalking directions to Nisa Supermarket
0.3 miZam ZamLondon Road, Arun, PO21 1JSWalking directions to Zam Zam
0.3 miEurosia StoreHigh Street, Arun, PO21 1EHWalking directions to Eurosia Store
0.3 miCake Heaven110 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BDWalking directions to Cake Heaven
0.4 miEsteraLondon Road, Arun, PO21 1DGWalking directions to Estera

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Arun district.

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,593
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO21 1HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jeanette Warr

Hotham - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Steve Goodheart

Hotham - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Alison Griffiths

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictArunE07000224
Parliamentary ConstituencyBognor Regis and LittlehamptonE14001108
WardHothamE05009813
ParishBognor RegisE04009855
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bognor Regis CentralE02006558
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Arun 017BE01031432
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2008-03-01

Frequently asked questions about PO21 1HN

Is PO21 1HN (Bognor Regis Central) safe?

The area around PO21 1HN records about 320 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PO21 1HN?

The median sale price around PO21 1HN in Hotham is £190,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO21 1HN?

There are 7 schools close to PO21 1HN, including Edward Bryant School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Felpham Community College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to PO21 1HN?

The closest station to PO21 1HN is Bognor Regis, about 741 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO21 1HN?

PO21 1HN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,867 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO21 1HN (Bognor Regis Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering PO21 1HN is Alison Griffiths (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jeanette Warr (Liberal Democrats) and Steve Goodheart (Independent).

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