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PO22 9SR

Falklands Close

Hotham

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Detailed insights for PO22 9SR

Overview

Postcode PO22 9SR 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 very high crime levels, with around 100.2 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 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
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

South Bersted has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

South Bersted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.7%

Approximately 18.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from PO22 9SR.

Flood risk

No risk

South Bersted near PO22 9SR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO22 9SR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bognor Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Bognor Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO22 9SR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBersted GreenSmallWalking directions to Bersted Green

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
4,837.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.63(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.97(+303%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.06(-26%)
Other theft
7.85(+40%)
Public order
7.25(+19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
320
89.39%
Other White
27
7.54%
Bangladeshi
5
1.4%
Indian
2
0.56%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
2
0.56%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
70
24.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
20.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
16.08%
No qualifications
43
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.03%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
33.09%
Owns outright
44
31.65%
Other social rented
26
18.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.39%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO22 9SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO22 9SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20253, Southdown Court, Bersted Street, Bognor Regis, PO22 9QZFlatsLeasehold£180,000
28 Mar 20259, Southdown Court, Bersted Street, Bognor Regis, PO22 9QZFlatsLeasehold£175,000
19 Dec 20252, Brooks Lane West, Bognor Regis, PO22 8AJTerracedFreehold£265,000
27 Apr 202627, Ivy Crescent, Bognor Regis, PO22 8ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
24 Feb 20259, Ivy Crescent, Bognor Regis, PO22 8ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the PO22 9SR postcode area, located within South Bersted, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBersted Green Primary School, Bognor RegisCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryEdward Bryant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO22 9SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO22 9SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNewsbox62 Gordon Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 9LSWalking directions to Newsbox
0.1 miTescoShripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9NDWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miGallent8 Madeira Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO22 8DXWalking directions to Gallent
0.3 miSainsbury'sShripney Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 9FBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 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 9SR, 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 014CE01031434
Police ForceSussex
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PO22 9SR

Is PO22 9SR (South Bersted) safe?

The area around PO22 9SR records about 100 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 9SR?

The median sale price around PO22 9SR 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 9SR?

There are 7 schools close to PO22 9SR, 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 9SR?

The closest station to PO22 9SR is Bognor Regis, about 1,021 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO22 9SR?

PO22 9SR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,261 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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