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PO21 1HP

Upper Bognor Road

Hotham

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Detailed insights for PO21 1HP

Overview

Postcode PO21 1HP is located in an urban city, within the Hotham ward of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the Bognor Regis Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bognor Regis Central is £37,619 per year. The nearest station is Bognor Regis, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 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
169
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Bognor Regis Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bognor Regis Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from PO21 1HP.

Flood risk

Very low

Bognor Regis Central near PO21 1HP has very low 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO21 1HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bognor Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Bognor Regis

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
553
Population density
1,123.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.71(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
34.7(+438%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.66(+100%)
Other theft
20.09(+258%)
Public order
10.05(+66%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
488
87.93%
Other White
38
6.85%
Irish
7
1.26%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
0.9%
Indian
4
0.72%
Total population: 555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
260
49.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
88
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
10.94%
No qualifications
49
9.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 530

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
49.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.97%
Owns with a mortgage
23
18.55%
Shared ownership
9
7.26%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Hotham

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £295K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Hotham area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £475,000.

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£375,000£339
Semi-Detached15£311,000£331
Terraced5£236,223£323
Flats39£141,000£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£285,000£147,500£236,000£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£159,000£305,000£275,000
2026£330,000£117,500£245,000£236,223
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£342£266£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£325
2026£451£187£303£294
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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 1HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 1HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 202594, Hook Lane, Bognor Regis, PO22 8ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£352,500
24 Apr 202617, Rife Way, Bognor Regis, PO22 7BNDetachedFreehold£540,000
07 Nov 20255, Rife Way, Bognor Regis, PO22 7BNDetachedFreehold£300,000
09 Jan 2026Pebbles, 5A, Kingsmead, Bognor Regis, PO22 7BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
17 Dec 202517, Kingsmead, Bognor Regis, PO22 7BDDetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the PO21 1HP postcode area, located within Bognor Regis Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO21 1HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryEdward Bryant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryFelpham Community CollegeCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO21 1HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO21 1HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa SupermarketButlins Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1JJWalking directions to Nisa Supermarket
0.3 miFelpham Bazaar5 - 7 Felpham Road, Felpham, PO22 7ASWalking directions to Felpham Bazaar
0.4 miFelpham Village Post Office & StoresFelpham Road, Arun, PO22 7NTWalking directions to Felpham Village Post Office & Stores
0.4 miDlight ExpressHigh Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1EHWalking directions to Dlight Express
0.4 miGallent8 Madeira Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DXWalking directions to Gallent

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Arun district (2025-26).

Band A£1,581
Band B£1,844
Band C£2,108
Band D£2,371
Band E£2,898
Band F£3,425
Band G£3,952
Band H£4,742

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 1HP, 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 017AE01031431
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO21 1HP

Is PO21 1HP (Bognor Regis Central) safe?

The area around PO21 1HP records about 169 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 1HP?

The median sale price around PO21 1HP in Bognor Regis Central is £195,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO21 1HP?

There are 6 schools close to PO21 1HP, including Edward Bryant School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Felpham Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO21 1HP?

The closest station to PO21 1HP is Bognor Regis, about 945 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO21 1HP?

PO21 1HP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,285 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering PO21 1HP 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.