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PO21 5BL

Colworth Road

Bersted

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Detailed insights for PO21 5BL

Overview

Postcode PO21 5BL is located in an urban city, within the Bersted area of Arun in the South East region, and forms part of the North Bersted area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Bersted is £47,057 per year. The median sale price in Bersted is £298,850 (around £343 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £369,625. The nearest station is Bognor Regis, about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bersted Park Village Green..

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
37.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

North Bersted has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,470 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

North Bersted has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.9%

Approximately 37.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North Bersted is £47,057 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO21 5BL.

Flood risk

No risk

North Bersted near PO21 5BL 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO21 5BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBersted Park Village Green.SmallWalking directions to Bersted Park Village Green.
0.2 miBersted Park Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Bersted Park Village Green

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
339.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.3(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.7(+28%)
Other theft
5.07(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.56(-29%)
Vehicle crime
3.55(-4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
83.76%
Other White
20
8.55%
African
5
2.14%
Other Black
5
2.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.28%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
28.9%
Level 3 (A level)
37
21.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
16.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.56%
No qualifications
17
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
36.78%
Owns with a mortgage
23
26.44%
Owns outright
15
17.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
12.64%
Shared ownership
5
5.75%
Total households: 87

Property prices in Bersted

Median price: £298,850
Price per sq ft: £343
Sales (last 12 months): 138
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £370K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £298,850 (about £343 per square foot) in Bersted area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £877,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bersted over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£446,500£347
Semi-Detached50£307,500£345
Terraced53£270,000£338
Flats10£230,000£329

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bersted

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bersted.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£137,750£250,000£240,000
2017£360,000£154,500£257,000£231,750
2018£390,000£167,000£260,000£245,000
2019£415,000£180,000£271,000£250,000
2020£404,000£190,000£273,250£247,750
2021£390,250£166,500£290,000£272,500
2022£472,498£192,750£335,000£282,130
2023£435,000£217,500£324,000£270,000
2024£400,000£185,000£295,000£273,000
2025£485,000£180,000£300,000£266,000
2026£425,000£231,250£319,475£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bersted.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bersted.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£228£301£296
2017£299£226£304£297
2018£298£233£320£300
2019£299£245£309£294
2020£300£242£324£301
2021£335£255£327£319
2022£371£286£379£354
2023£350£295£396£348
2024£361£271£365£350
2025£354£286£355£326
2026£331£311£340£343
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bersted.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 5BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO21 5BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202623, Colworth Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 5BLFlatsLeasehold£220,000
12 Dec 20257, Crimsham Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 5BGFlatsLeasehold£180,000
08 Aug 20251, Elbridge Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO21 5ADTerracedFreehold£325,000
10 Jun 20266, Berryfields, Bognor Regis, PO21 5FESemi-DetachedFreehold£334,000
19 Sept 20253, Alding Crescent, Bognor Regis, PO21 5APTerracedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the PO21 5BL postcode area, located within North Bersted, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for PO21 5BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBartons Primary School, Bognor RegisCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySouthway Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.9 miSecondaryThe Regis SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO21 5BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO21 5BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda Express449 Chichester Road, Bersted, PO21 5DSWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miPremier BerstedChichester Road, Arun, PO21 5ATWalking directions to Premier Bersted

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Arun district.

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,593
Band G£4,145
Band H£4,974

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 5BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gill Yeates

Bersted - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Keir Greenway

Bersted - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Martin Lury

Bersted - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jess Brown-Fuller

Chichester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictArunE07000224
Parliamentary ConstituencyChichesterE14001166
WardBerstedE05009806
ParishBerstedE04009854
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North BerstedE02006553
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Arun 012FE01034822
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced2012-04-01

Frequently asked questions about PO21 5BL

Is PO21 5BL (North Bersted) safe?

The area around PO21 5BL records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near PO21 5BL?

The median sale price around PO21 5BL in Bersted is £298,850 (about £343 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO21 5BL?

There are 4 schools close to PO21 5BL, including Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis (Good), Southway Primary School (Good) and The Regis School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around PO21 5BL?

PO21 5BL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,470 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO21 5BL (North Bersted) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chichester covering PO21 5BL is Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gill Yeates (Liberal Democrats), Keir Greenway (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Martin Lury (Liberal Democrats).