Postcode PO21 1HS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hotham Park.
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.
Bognor Regis Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Bognor Regis Central is £37,619 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 108 ft away from PO21 1HS.
Bognor Regis Central near PO21 1HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bognor Regis located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bognor Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Bognor Regis |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hotham Park | Large | Walking directions to Hotham Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gloucester Road Garden | Small | Walking directions to Gloucester Road Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £375,000 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £311,000 | £331 |
| Terraced | 5 | £236,223 | £323 |
| Flats | 39 | £141,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 1HS.
In the PO21 1HS postcode area, located within Bognor Regis Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO21 1HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cake Heaven | 110 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BD | Walking directions to Cake Heaven |
| 0.3 mi | Estera | London Road, Arun, PO21 1DG | Walking directions to Estera |
| 0.3 mi | Gallent | 8 Madeira Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DX | Walking directions to Gallent |
| 0.3 mi | Newsbox | 62 Gordon Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 9LS | Walking directions to Newsbox |
| 0.3 mi | Bucharest Supermarket | 72 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1PT | Walking directions to Bucharest Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Arun district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO21 1HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeanette Warr
Hotham - Elected 4 May 2023
Steve Goodheart
Hotham - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison Griffiths
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO21 1HS 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.
The median sale price around PO21 1HS in Bognor Regis Central is £195,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to PO21 1HS, including Edward Bryant School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and South Bersted CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO21 1HS is Bognor Regis, about 631 m away.
PO21 1HS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering PO21 1HS 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).
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.