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PO21 1HU

Hotham

Arun

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Detailed insights for PO21 1HU

Overview

Postcode PO21 1HU is located in an urban city, within the Hotham ward of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the South Bersted area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Bersted is £41,965 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

South Bersted has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Bersted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in South Bersted is £41,965 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from PO21 1HU.

Flood risk

No risk

South Bersted near PO21 1HU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO21 1HU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bognor Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Bognor Regis

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
9,652.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.63(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.97(+303%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.06(-26%)
Other theft
7.85(+40%)
Public order
7.25(+19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
77.84%
Other White
68
18.84%
Chinese
3
0.83%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.83%
Irish
3
0.83%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
29.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
22.26%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 319

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
38.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
60
37.04%
Owns with a mortgage
28
17.28%
Other social rented
5
3.09%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.09%
Total households: 162

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 1HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 1HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2026Flat 11, Gerard Lodge, 26, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1FGFlatsLeasehold£117,500
12 Jan 2026Flat 19, Gerard Lodge, 26, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1FGFlatsLeasehold£115,000
07 Jan 2026Flat 14, Gerard Lodge, 26, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1FGFlatsLeasehold£115,000
16 Jul 2025Flat 22, Gerard Lodge, 26, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1FGFlatsLeasehold£107,500
21 Nov 2025Flat 25, Melanies Gardens, Mead Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 1LSFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the PO21 1HU postcode area, located within South Bersted, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO21 1HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEdward Bryant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySouth Bersted CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO21 1HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO21 1HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCake Heaven110 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BDWalking directions to Cake Heaven
0.3 miNewsbox62 Gordon Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 9LSWalking directions to Newsbox
0.3 miGallent8 Madeira Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DXWalking directions to Gallent
0.3 miEsteraLondon Road, Arun, PO21 1DGWalking directions to Estera
0.3 miBucharest Supermarket72 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1PTWalking directions to Bucharest Supermarket

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 1HU, 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)South BerstedE02006555
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Arun 014CE01031434
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO21 1HU

Is PO21 1HU (South Bersted) safe?

The area around PO21 1HU records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near PO21 1HU?

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

What schools are near PO21 1HU?

There are 7 schools close to PO21 1HU, 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.

What is the nearest station to PO21 1HU?

The closest station to PO21 1HU is Bognor Regis, about 607 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO21 1HU?

PO21 1HU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,261 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO21 1HU (South Bersted) in Parliament and on the local council?

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