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PO22 9QU

Dickinson Place

Orchard

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Detailed insights for PO22 9QU

Overview

Postcode PO22 9QU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bersted Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.6%
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 10,093 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Bersted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% 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 9QU.

Flood risk

No risk

South Bersted near PO22 9QU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO22 9QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Bognor Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Bognor Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO22 9QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBersted GreenSmallWalking directions to Bersted Green

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
3,291.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
30.41(+281%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.49(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.73(+299%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.79(+28%)
Public order
11.11(+83%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
70.14%
Other White
80
23.19%
Other
9
2.61%
Indian
4
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.16%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
24.3%
No qualifications
64
22.54%
Level 3 (A level)
48
16.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
31.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
26.28%
Social rents from council
38
24.36%
Owns outright
23
14.74%
Other social rented
2
1.28%
Total households: 156

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO22 9QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO22 9QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 2026126B, Orchard Way, Bognor Regis, PO22 9JUFlatsLeasehold£170,000
14 Nov 202593, Ash Grove, Bognor Regis, PO22 9JTTerracedFreehold£210,000
21 Aug 202595, Ash Grove, Bognor Regis, PO22 9JTTerracedFreehold£150,000
15 Aug 202585, Ash Grove, Bognor Regis, PO22 9JTTerracedFreehold£282,000
01 Apr 2025100, Orchard Way, Bognor Regis, PO22 9JBTerracedFreehold£232,500

Schools

In the PO22 9QU postcode area, located within South Bersted, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO22 9QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySouth Bersted CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBersted Green Primary School, Bognor RegisCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryEdward Bryant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO22 9QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO22 9QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoShripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9NDWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miNewsbox62 Gordon Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 9LSWalking directions to Newsbox
0.3 miM&S FoodhallShripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9NFWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.3 miSainsbury'sShripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9FBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miCo-Op33A Chichester Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2XHWalking directions to Co-Op

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 9QU, 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 014DE01031441
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO22 9QU

Is PO22 9QU (South Bersted) safe?

The area around PO22 9QU 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.

What is the average house price near PO22 9QU?

The median sale price around PO22 9QU 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 PO22 9QU?

There are 10 schools close to PO22 9QU, including South Bersted CofE Primary School (Good), Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis (Good) and Edward Bryant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO22 9QU?

The closest station to PO22 9QU is Bognor Regis, about 1,250 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO22 9QU?

PO22 9QU 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).

Who represents PO22 9QU (South Bersted) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton covering PO22 9QU 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.