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PO21 2BY

Essex Road

Orchard

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Detailed insights for PO21 2BY

Overview

Postcode PO21 2BY is located in an urban city, within the Orchard ward of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the South Bersted area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bersted Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

South Bersted has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,452 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

South Bersted has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO21 2BY.

Flood risk

No risk

South Bersted near PO21 2BY 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 2BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bognor Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Bognor Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO21 2BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBersted GreenSmallWalking directions to Bersted Green

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
6,306.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
21.74(+172%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.45(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.44(-40%)
Public order
6.86(+13%)
Drugs
5.72(+107%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
64.94%
Other White
74
21.26%
Other
17
4.89%
Other Asian
5
1.44%
Bangladeshi
4
1.15%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
27.4%
No qualifications
61
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
41.35%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.32%
Owns outright
33
24.81%
Other social rented
6
4.51%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Orchard

Median price£258,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £330K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £258,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Orchard area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Orchard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£417,500£275
Semi-Detached26£297,500£320
Terraced15£245,000£314
Flats16£141,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Orchard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orchard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,531£122,495£230,000£220,000
2017£373,750£147,000£245,000£210,000
2018£315,000£142,500£250,000£205,000
2019£297,000£132,500£247,500£225,000
2020£350,000£115,000£262,000£230,000
2021£348,500£135,000£280,000£236,500
2022£392,500£157,500£307,500£275,000
2023£350,000£150,000£340,000£260,000
2024£395,000£157,500£304,000£265,000
2025£425,000£122,500£292,500£255,500
2026£170,000£335,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Orchard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orchard.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£240£256£221
2017£301£236£278£245
2018£288£243£294£217
2019£275£221£283£233
2020£246£211£275£250
2021£296£244£291£245
2022£369£293£354£288
2023£316£269£329£279
2024£304£260£353£309
2025£276£200£306£303
2026£258£325£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Orchard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 2BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 2BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202587, Essex Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
20 May 202587, Essex Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
11 Apr 202555A, Essex Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2BYTerracedLeasehold£135,000
11 Apr 202573, Essex Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2BYTerracedFreehold£230,000
02 Jul 202557, Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2BWTerracedFreehold£117,000

Schools

In the PO21 2BY postcode area, located within South Bersted, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO21 2BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryBognor Regis Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySouth Bersted CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBersted Green Primary School, Bognor RegisCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO21 2BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO21 2BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHawthorn Road Community Store53 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2BWWalking directions to Hawthorn Road Community Store
0.2 miSibel's Mini Market74 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2BSWalking directions to Sibel's Mini Market
0.2 miCo-Op33A Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2XHWalking directions to Co-Op
0.3 miCo-op Food152-156 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2URWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miOne Stop3-4 Durlston Drive, Bognor Regis, PO22 9DJWalking directions to One Stop

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 2BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Francis Oppler

Orchard - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Kenton Batley

Orchard - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alison Griffiths

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictArunE07000224
Parliamentary ConstituencyBognor Regis and LittlehamptonE14001108
WardOrchardE05009816
ParishBognor RegisE04009855
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South BerstedE02006555
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Arun 014EE01031442
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO21 2BY

Is PO21 2BY (South Bersted) safe?

The area around PO21 2BY records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2BY?

The median sale price around PO21 2BY in South Bersted is £258,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO21 2BY?

There are 10 schools close to PO21 2BY, including Bognor Regis Nursery School (Outstanding), South Bersted CofE Primary School (Good) and Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO21 2BY?

The closest station to PO21 2BY is Bognor Regis, about 733 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO21 2BY?

PO21 2BY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,452 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO21 2BY (South Bersted) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering PO21 2BY is Alison Griffiths (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Francis Oppler (Liberal Democrats) and Kenton Batley (Liberal Democrats).

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.