Postcode PO21 1RJ 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 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 nearest station is Bognor Regis, about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hotham Park.
Bognor Regis Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Bognor Regis Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 320.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO21 1RJ.
Bognor Regis Central near PO21 1RJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bognor Regis located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bognor Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Bognor Regis |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hotham Park | Large | Walking directions to Hotham Park |
| 0.2 mi | Waterloo Square | Small | Walking directions to Waterloo Square |
| 0.1 mi | Place St Maur | Small | Walking directions to Place St Maur |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 1RJ.
In the PO21 1RJ postcode area, located within Bognor Regis Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO21 1RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dlight Express | High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1EH | Walking directions to Dlight Express |
| 0.1 mi | EU Supermarket | 49 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RX | Walking directions to EU Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Pick A Wish | 51 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RX | Walking directions to Pick A Wish |
| 0.1 mi | Sofia Market | 53 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RX | Walking directions to Sofia Market |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 72-74 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1SJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 1RJ, 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 1RJ 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.
The median sale price around PO21 1RJ 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 5 schools close to PO21 1RJ, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Edward Bryant School (Good) and Bognor Regis Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO21 1RJ is Bognor Regis, about 446 m away.
PO21 1RJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,306 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 1RJ 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.