PO22 area guide
Who lives in PO22, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Arun
- Region
- South East
- Population
- 51,206 (2024)
PO22Postcode district · Bognor Regis
What PO22 is like
The PO22 postcode district in Arun covers 997 live postcodes and is home to about 51,206 people in 21,123 households. 69.9% of households own their home, 20.2% rent privately and 9% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 52.9% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in PO22 sold for a median of £335,000 over the year to August 2026.
How PO22 compares
Headline figures for PO22, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 32.0 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 42% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where PO22 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
26.4% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 03Mostly owner-occupied
69.9% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
PO22 FAQs
01Is PO22 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in PO22?The median sale price over the last year was £335,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £335,000.
03Is PO22 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in PO22?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers PO22?The local authority for PO22 is Arun.
The local authority for PO22 is Arun.
06How well connected is PO22?Connectivity scores 1.2 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 1.2 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.