Postcode PO22 9BS 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 very high crime levels, with around 100.6 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bersted Green.
South Bersted has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,093 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
South Bersted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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.
The average income per household in South Bersted is £41,965 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO22 9BS.
South Bersted near PO22 9BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bognor Regis located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bognor Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Bognor Regis |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bersted Green | Small | Walking directions to Bersted Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £417,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £297,500 | £320 |
| Terraced | 15 | £245,000 | £314 |
| Flats | 16 | £141,000 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO22 9BS.
In the PO22 9BS postcode area, located within South Bersted, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO22 9BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 3-4 Durlston Drive, Bognor Regis, PO22 9DJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-Op | 33A Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2XH | Walking directions to Co-Op |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Shripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9ND | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Newsbox | 62 Gordon Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 9LS | Walking directions to Newsbox |
| 0.4 mi | Hawthorn Road Community Store | 53 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2BW | Walking directions to Hawthorn Road Community Store |
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 PO22 9BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Francis Oppler
Orchard - Elected 4 May 2023
Kenton Batley
Orchard - Elected 4 May 2023
Alison Griffiths
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO22 9BS records about 101 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.
The median sale price around PO22 9BS in South Bersted is £258,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PO22 9BS, including South Bersted CofE Primary School (Good), Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis (Good) and Bognor Regis Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO22 9BS is Bognor Regis, about 1,161 m away.
PO22 9BS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,093 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 PO22 9BS 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).
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.