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PO22 8DT

Highcroft Crescent

Hotham

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Detailed insights for PO22 8DT

Overview

Postcode PO22 8DT 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 low crime levels, with around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hotham Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

South Bersted has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,582 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

South Bersted has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.3%

Approximately 23.3% 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 PO22 8DT.

Flood risk

Very low

South Bersted near PO22 8DT has very low 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO22 8DT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bognor Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Bognor Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO22 8DT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHotham ParkLargeWalking directions to Hotham Park

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
3,722.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.4(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.91(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.78(+21%)
Other theft
3.54(-37%)
Public order
3.54(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
85.77%
Other White
23
8.61%
Indian
3
1.12%
Other Asian
2
0.75%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.75%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
26.99%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
37.21%
Other social rented
30
23.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.48%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.95%
Shared ownership
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO22 8DT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO22 8DT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202644, Madeira Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
21 Aug 202542, Highcroft Crescent, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
28 Jul 202579, Highcroft Crescent, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£329,000
10 Dec 202519, Highcroft Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DQSemi-DetachedFreehold£258,000
03 Mar 202631, Stratton Court, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DPDetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the PO22 8DT postcode area, located within South Bersted, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO22 8DT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryFelpham Community CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEdward Bryant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySouth Bersted CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO22 8DT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO22 8DT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGallent8 Madeira Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DXWalking directions to Gallent
0.3 miNewsbox62 Gordon Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 9LSWalking directions to Newsbox
0.3 miSainsbury'sShripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9FBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miTescoShripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9NDWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miM&S FoodhallShripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9NFWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 PO22 8DT, 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 014BE01031433
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO22 8DT

Is PO22 8DT (South Bersted) safe?

The area around PO22 8DT records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 PO22 8DT?

The median sale price around PO22 8DT 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 PO22 8DT?

There are 7 schools close to PO22 8DT, including Felpham Community College (Good), Edward Bryant School (Good) and South Bersted CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO22 8DT?

The closest station to PO22 8DT is Bognor Regis, about 1,031 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO22 8DT?

PO22 8DT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,582 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO22 8DT (South Bersted) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering PO22 8DT 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.